The Discus Throw: Step-by-step Discus Throw Technique

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Beginning the turn to the center of the ring

The Discus Throw: Step-by-step Discus Throw Technique

Virgilijus Alekna pivots on his left foot as he begins a throw during the 2004 World Athletic Final. Note how his outstretched left arm counterbalances his throwing arm.

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Begin rotating your shoulders in the direction of the throw as you shift your weight to your left foot, then pick your right foot up and swing it around the left. Pivot on the ball of your left foot as you spin toward the center of the ring.

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Introduction
Grip
Stance
Wind up
Starting the throw
Beginning the turn to the center of the ring
Completing the turn to the center of the ring
Turn to the power position
Power position
Release

Suggested Reading

Introduction to the Discus Throw
Olympic Discus Throw Rules
Shot Put Glide Technique

Discus Throw

Mac Wilkins' Throwing Tips
Beginner's Track and Field: Learning the Discus Throw.
Interview With Olympic Discus Champion Stephanie Brown Trafton, Part 2