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Discus Throw Drills: The Best of British Track & Field

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9- part comprehensive discus throw drill progression
Competition variations for the beginning discus thrower
Common errors and corrections

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9- part comprehensive discus throw drill progression
Competition variations for the beginning discus thrower
Common errors and corrections

with Robert Weir,
University of Missouri Assistant Coach - Throws;
2017-20 - Weber State - Assistant Coach, Throws;
2013-17 - Clemson - Assistant Coach, Throws;
2012-13 - Hawai'i - Associate Head Coach, Throws;
2010-12 - Oregon - Assistant Coach, Throws;
2009-10 - United Kingdom - National Team Throws Coach;
2004-08 - Stanford - Head Coach;
2001-03 - Stanford - Associate Head Coach, Throws;
1997-00 - Stanford - Associate Coach, Throws;
1994-96 - Stanford - Assistant Coach, Throws;
1993 - Stanford - Part-time Assistant Coach;
USA team head coach (2006 World Junior Championships), USA senior throws coach (2005 & 2007) ;
While at Stanford, Weir guided Adam Nelson to the 2000 U.S. national title and an Olympic silver medal in the shot put;
As an athlete, Weir was a 3x Olympian (1984, 1996, 2000),
2x Commonwealth Games Gold Medalist (1982 hammer throw, 1998 discus throw),
3x NCAA National Champion,
10x NCAA All-American

This 9-part instructional video course from Robert Weir features:

Basic technique for gripping the discus
Basic Discus Drills - Covering every phase of the throw from the basics of the grip to the release.
Standing throws - Weir's focus is on progressing from a stationary stance and release into rotational basics with release
Half Turns - Weir moves into the ring and drills half turns without a throw followed by half turns with a throw.
South African Discus Drills - Focuses on drilling the rotation with the release.
Full Discus Throws - A progression into full throws with hesitation drills that serve as a checkpoint for technique and balance.
Variations - Three techniques that are designed for novice throwers who have not mastered the full rotational skills to hone the foundational skills of the discus throw.
Advanced Discus Drills - Drill progressions that teach balance, timing and rhythm.
Common Errors and Corrections - Seven of the most common discus throw errors Weir sees in the event, with corrections.

33 minues. 2009.

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