How does a discus leave the hand?

How does a discus leave the hand?

The release is initiated with the pulling of the little finger working to the index finger. 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.

Does the discus come out of back of hand?

For the younger athletes it may take a while to be able to make a discus fly flat. In fact the discus can come out of the hand in any way, even out the back. If thrown correctly however, athletes will get a bigger throw.

Can you throw a discus underarm?

Can the discus be thrown underarm? Yes, and it is a perfectly valid throw. For the younger athletes it may take a while to be able to make a discus fly flat. In fact the discus can come out of the hand in any way, even out the back.

How many turns does the discus thrower take before the release?

The thrower typically takes one-and-a-half spins before releasing the discus. Athletes will typically throw six times per competition. In the event of a tie, the winner will be the athlete with the next-best effort. A discus thrower requires strength, speed, balance and explosive power.

What makes a good discus thrower?

Ideally a discus thrower is gifted with athletic ability which may be evident as they excel in other sports. Heighth is also of great benefit. If two discus throwers are rotating at the same speed, the farther the discus is from the body ( or axis ) the greater the momentum generated.

Which of the fingers should the discus leave last?

Generally, the discus should release off of the index finger last imparting a clockwise rotation on the discus for the right handed thrower or counter clockwise rotation for the left hand thrower. The tighter the rotation of the discus, the further it will fly.

Can you throw discus left handed?

A left-handed thrower will spin the discus in an anti-clockwise direction when viewed from above. Many young athletes are not aware of this and release the discus out of the back of the hand.

Where are your fingers supposed to be when throwing a discus?

Your throwing hand (including the thumb) is on top of the discus with your fingers evenly spread. The top knuckle of your four fingers (not the thumb) should touch the rim, with your fingertips over the sides.

What should the release be on a discus?

The release should be flat and the discus should land flat against the ground anywhere from 15 to 45 feet in front of the thrower. If this drill is performed properly, the discus should slide to a halt at some distance directly in front of the thrower.

When does the discus hit its lowest point?

The orbit of the discus should follow a high-low-high pattern. This means that the discus will be at its highest point as it is fully drawn back (i.e., when it is over the left heel). The discus will hit the lowest point in its orbit when it is passing by the right foot.

What is the outer surface of a discus?

The discus is the implement that is thrown for distance by the competitor during the discus throw. The discus is a symmetrical, lens-shaped disc, whose outer surface is constructed of plastic, wood, fiberglass, carbon fiber, or metal.