Discus Flashcards
Which two things will end in a foul throw?
Throwing Disc out of the sector
Exiting out the front of the circle
What is the weight of a senior women and men discus?
Women - 1KG
Men - 2KG
What are the 3 phases of Discus?
The Turns
The Preparation for Release
The Release
What are 3 points for holding a Disc?
- Held firmly in fingers beyond distal (last) joints
- Flat against outside + thumb pads of palm
- Resting against forearm
What is a Discus orbit?
Path of Discus before release
What are the 3 directions of velocity?
- Linear – across the circle
- Vertical – low to high
- Rotational – turns & release
Describe the Turn.
•In the stand throw, the turn involves the initial wind up of the body as well as the twisting of the body as weight get shifting onto the front foot.
This is where the 3 directions of velocity are created
What are 2 points for the Wind up?
»Long arms
» Shoulders & Hips in X position.
What are 2 points for Double support?
»Shifting into ‘double support’
»Hips accelerating forward with shoulders + arm staying back
Describe the Preparation for Release phase.
The preparation for release phase is a continuation of the previous turn phase that involves the following of the shoulders and arms in order to get the hand/discus in the optimal position for release.
What are the 2 main points for the Preparation Phase? describe.
•Left side Blocking »Hips extended •Transfer energy to right side »Follow through of right arm »Transfer of energy through to hand and implement
What are 2 things to consider while throwing?
Important aspects:
»Hand and arm positioning
»Positioning of discus
What are the 2 main points in the release phase?
Hand Positioning »Hand over the top »Release off of first finger •Discus Positioning »Slight upward angle »Rolling out of fingers
