High School Throws Coaching Academy: Discus Technique, Drills & Progressions

with Emily Webb,
Niceville High School (FL) Throws Coach;
2026 Boys State (FL) Team Title;
The 2026 HS boys shot group made Florida HS TF history by scoring the most ever points in a single event among all divisions in Florida! (28 out of 29 taking 1,2,3,5 in the shot);
Ruckel Middle School (FL) Head Track & Field Coach;
4 Consecutive Boys State (FL) Team Titles ('21,'22, '23, '24);
1 Girls State (FL) Team Title (2022);
16 Individual Throws State (FL) Champions;
14 State (FL) Runner Ups;
47 College Commitments - 38 were to Division 1 schools;
2 years on Ironwood Throws Camp Staff ('23, '24);
THROvacs Director of Camps and Operations

Discus Technique, Drills & Progressions features throws coach Emily Webb from Niceville High School (FL), one of the top track and field programs in the southeastern United States. The Webb-coached throwers have produced numerous state champions, runner-ups, conference champions and nearly 50 college commits.

Coach Webb breaks the discus throw into four teachable parts: Power Position, Half-Throw, South African Drill, and Full Throw. She explains how to train each phase with drills that can be done both inside and outside the ring, reinforcing proper mechanics and maximizing quality repetitions.

The video emphasizes the Stretch X concept, proper grip and release, the Backwards C, triple extension, and how to combine each phase into a smooth and effective full throw. Webb also teaches how to establish focal points and pre-throw checklists to help athletes maintain alignment and consistency.

With nearly two dozen drills demonstrated including PVC drills, medicine ball work and band work. This video provides coaches with a complete training model that supports athletes at every ability level.

Coach Webb also shows how to identify common errors, modify drills for individual needs, and structure training sessions for maximum improvement.

Whether you're teaching beginning throwers or refining experienced high school athletes, this video provides a complete system for progressing from standing throws to full throws with clarity and confidence.

Customer Comments: 5 Out of 5 Stars!
"I enjoyed this video - very informative with the concepts explained easily!"

57 minutes. 2026.