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Free articles and resources for discus, shot put, javelin, and hammer throw coaches.
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Free articles and resources for discus, shot put, javelin, and hammer throw coaches.
Scott Martin speaks to us about the challenges of coaching throws at the various levels of the sport and will hopefully encourage more club-level coaches to specialise in coaching the throws events.
Mike Barber explains the factors that go into a World Championship winning throw.
Throws coaching expert Peter Taylor shares an overview of the glide technique with coaching points and common faults.
This article looks at the vital pre-competition phase of training for throwers, providing information about technique oriented training, converting overall physical capacity into specific explosive power and examining the importance of intensity, control, and the correct psychological approach.
Part 2 of Peter Taylor’s guide for coaching the Hammer Throw. This section icludes coaching advice, drills, common faults, and corrections.
Peter Taylor shares five critical teaching points, coaching cues, and training exercises for coaching the Hammer and introducing the correct technical model.
While coaching the throws for over 35 years, I have had the honor of coaching both successful rotational throwers and successful glide throwers. I have spoken about the glide at several track clinics around the country and, when I do, I seem to spend most of the time speaking about the power throw (stand throw). The actual glide never seems to get the attention it deserves.
Matt Denny and Coach Dale Stevenson explain 3 critical phases of the Discus throw.
The Circular Throws (Discus, Shot Put, and Hammer) are events demanding a blend of strength, timing, coordination, and technique. To optimise performance in these disciplines, coaches shouldfocus on key technical elements, phases of movement, and biomechanical principles. This article looks at the core coaching concepts and unique considerations for each throw, with insights derived from elite throwers and supported by biomechanical research.