Dave Hahn – UW-Whitewater

 Why not have all athletes try it out?  Good discus throwers may want to avoid  Athletes who lack brute strength or explosiveness  How much time are athlete and coach willing to dedicate?

 Start from power position and work backward  For all practical purposes, the grip and power position can be taught the same for both glide and spin ◦ Shot placement may differ

Left Foot Right Foot Right handed thrower

 Preparation ◦ shuffle shuffle stop ◦ rotation  Power Throw  Wheel  Walking Throw  Full Throw

 Emphasize turning the foot and knee into the throwing direction  Block with left side  Wrist Flick

 Tight knees through the middle  Straight line with left foot  Turn through single support  Knee over toe outside of right foot  Land with open left foot

 Establish stationary positions, developing mental model for the throw  Left knee down at 90  Left foot does not rotate beyond right sector line  Sweep with inside of foot  See the throwing direction

 Around the left shoulder  Sweep foot stays low with toe up  Chin stays neutral  Long left arm  Left heel should touch in power position to initiate block

 Pirouettes  Left heel  5 gallon bucket drill

 Wheel  Wheel with hands on knees  Drop ins

 Foot on box  Dumbbell throws  Belt pulls

 2 turn and throw  Walking throws  Close left side of circle

 Diving to the middle  Leading with left shoulder  Landing high in middle  Pulling with left side

 Feel free to contact with additional questions or comments Dave Hahn UW-Whitewater