Learning to Throw the Discus

Step 1

Using a plastic discus throw and catch with a buddy - get the discus to spin

Step 2

Make a claw with your throwing hand slot the discus into your clawed fingers.  

Bowl / roll the discus along the grass to your buddy

The discus should roll along on its edge in a straight line.

Step 3

Last step before you throw.

Stand side ways - feet pointing 90 degrees away from the direction you are going to throw.

Hold the discus with your claw hand - arm hanging down at your side

Use your other are to point in the direction you will throw

Rotate and lift the discus up to the pointing hand

Up and hold

back down

Up and hold