How strong are discus throwers?
Concept #2 – Technique Beats Strength Yes, elite discus throwers are big and incredibly strong but that’s not why they throw far. There are many strong throwers in high school and college that never throw past the 160′ mark (49m). Strength is useless unless you know how to use it.
What muscles does Discus work?
Your shoulders and triceps contract to lift and extend your throwing arm. Your forearm, wrist and hand muscles contract to hold and release the discus. Your back and bicep muscles contract as you bring the discus back, then stretch as you extend and release the discus.
What should you not do in discus?
A thumb over the edge of the discus can lead to the discus “sticking” in the hand and under-rotating. With the fingers too far over the edge, this discus can slip out of the hand. If the discus is locked in by the wrist, the thrower cannot achieve a smooth release.
Why is a no throw given in discus?
Athletes must be told the reason they have been fouled. If the discus hits the cage, bounces off and lands inside the sector lines this is not a foul. Athletes can enter the circle from any direction (front OR back), but they must EXIT from the back half of the circle. Athletes must not throw until told to do so.
How far should I throw discus?
120 feet
What is the average Olympic discus throw?
The Olympic records are 69.89 m (229 ft 31⁄2 in) for men, set by Virgilijus Alekna in 2004, and 72.30 m ( 237 ft 21⁄4 in) for women, set by Martina Hellmann in 1988….Discus throw at the Olympics.
| Discus throw at the Olympic Games | |
|---|---|
| Years held | Men: 1896 – 2016 Women: 1928 – 2016 |
| Olympic record | |
| Men | 69.89 m Virgilijus Alekna (2004) |
What are the basic skills in discus?
Technique of The Discus Throw
- Grip. The technique for throwing discuses is very different from any other athletic throw.
- Rotation. The rotation is the most important yet also the most difficult part of the discus throw.
- Release. Once the rotation is complete, athletes need to properly release the disc.
- Huddle Up.
Which way should a discus spin?
For a right-handed thrower the turning of the discus should be in a clockwise direction, for a left-handed thrower in a counter clockwise direction. The final finger touching the discus at release would be the index finger.
What happens when a discus thrower steps out of the circle?
Foul Throw Dropping of the discus outside of the circle during initial swings before the turn and throw results in a foul attempt. An attempt is considered a foul if the athlete touches the top or outside of the rim during the throw.
What are the techniques of discus?
Follow the simple steps described below.
- Stand with your legs and shoulders wide apart.
- Position yourself vertical to the throwing direction.
- Place the discus in your throwing hand.
- Swing the discus in a forward-back manner next to your body.
- Squeeze the discus properly.
- Position the throwing palm flat.
Which is the last finger in contact with the discus before it is launched?
A proper release should come out of the front of the hand with the index finger and the thumb being the last part of the hand leaving the discus. Some throwers will remove the index finger causing the discus to come off of the middle finger this should be avoided as it can lead to a poor release.
Does the discus area has a cage?
The protective cage is the net surrounding the throwing circle in a U-shape, designed to protect the spectators and the officials from an inadvertent throw by the athlete into their direction.
What is the women’s discus world record?
The first world record in the women’s discus throw was recognized by the International Association of Athletics Federations in 1923. As of 2013, 55 world records have been ratified by the IAAF in the event….World record progression.
| Mark | 24.90 m (81 ft 81⁄4 in) |
|---|---|
| Athlete | Lilli Henoch ( GER ) |
| Location | Berlin |
| Date | 1 October 1922 |
Is discus measured in feet or meters?
The discus is thrown from a circle measuring 2.5 meters, or 8.2 feet, in diameter. Legal throws are measured from the nearest edge of the first mark made by the implement, to the point on the inside edge of the throwing circle nearest such mark.