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caveman017
04-29-2005, 07:39 PM
I just started for fun, and i found i really like it alot... only when i do the full spin i get about 45' where if i just "power throw" it i can get around 65'... any tips?
Mansfield
04-29-2005, 08:36 PM
make a 90 degree angle w/ you 4 fingers and thumb and put the angle right in the middle of the disc...your other arm not throwing should pull back tight into your body...dont come out the front of the throwing area
LJumper21
05-02-2005, 09:12 PM
I could use some disc advice also. I just started last meet (I'm a jumper), and I love it! I got about 90 feet just standing there throwing it, I'd like to get over a hundred to be the top in my league. Other than getting the spin in it, any more advice?
KossuthTrackCC08
05-03-2005, 12:09 AM
I am throwing anywhere from 80-90 standing or sliding. If you learn how to spin correctly, which is the only advice I can give you, you should add a lot more to your throw. Good luck!
K Frinton
05-03-2005, 09:35 PM
Practice transfering your wieght in the stand....From the back foot to the front foot....

P.S I Throw a 120 stand and high 150's low 160's with a spin
Smitty
05-08-2005, 12:18 PM
http://www.throwfarther.com
The Tape Tells
05-22-2005, 09:27 PM
in the spin you want to go from low to high. snap the discus at release through the eye level. the goal of the "spin" isnt to spin into the circle, you want to kick out and stride into the circle. think of making a reverse 7 with your feet. unless you are lefty, in which case you do a normal 7
Mrr82
05-27-2005, 07:13 PM
You only need tips for the javelin...discus's around round.
WiscoRunner
05-27-2005, 10:26 PM
When holding the discus, do not wrap the index or ring finger around it. They should be bent in your palm. This allows for the upper cortotic theremer to be fully extended for maximum distance.
bubblegumgirl
06-09-2005, 10:36 AM
well... i know a little about the discus. Always keep your arm flat until you. Then you want to release at a 45* angle. Another thing is to release as quickly as possible.

If you disc goes to the left... you released it to late. If it goes to the right you released it to early( this also appies to the shot put).
bubblegumgirl
06-09-2005, 10:43 AM
well... i know a little about the discus. Always keep your arm flat until you. Then you want to release at a 45* angle. Another thing is to release as quickly as possible.

If you disc goes to the left... you released it to late. If it goes to the right you released it to early( this also appies to the shot put).