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How to Teach the Spin to Beginners
Teaching throwers how to spin can be a daunting task. Every thrower is starting from a different experience level and they all have...

Throws University
Mar 30, 20214 min read
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Greatest Technical Throw Ever?
Every thrower’s dream. The lights are on, the pressure is on, the competition is tight. Every single throw the feeling of greatness is...

Throws University
Oct 12, 20206 min read
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Becoming the Best in the US
You are at a meet, you see one of the best high school throwers in the history of your state dropping huge bombs. It’s incredible, the...

Throws University
Aug 3, 20205 min read
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Why Should Throwers Non-Reverse?
You feel like you are absolutely smashing the finish. The shot is flying off the hand, you feel explosive but the shot isn’t going...

Throws University
Jul 20, 20205 min read
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Do Shot Putters Need a Monster Stand?
We have all heard of monster standing throws. Recently, Joe Kovacs even mentioned seeing Ryan Crouser take standing throws close to 21...

Throws University
Jul 13, 20205 min read
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Glide vs. Spin: Standing Throw
A big standing throw is always something fun to have in your back pocket as a thrower. Not only can a big standing throw make you feel...

Throws University
Jun 22, 20206 min read
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How to Stop Throwing Flat (Rotational Shot Put)
The difference between a throw in the shot put that is flat or a throw in the shot put that has a proper angle of release could spark a...

Throws University
Jun 15, 20205 min read
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How to Hold a Shot Put
Hand placement on the shot can be the difference between first place and third place. Do you find yourself missing that big hit on the...

Throws University
Jun 7, 20205 min read
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Simple Keys to the Rotational Technique
Wondering what you can do for a simple fix to any issues in your spin? Have a couple of technical breakdowns within the shot put...

Throws University
Jun 1, 20204 min read
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How to Stand Throw Properly
You have seen your competition taking massive standing throws in warm-ups. The intimidation sinks in, the distance is as far as your full...

Throws University
May 25, 20204 min read
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Three Keys to Turn the Right Foot
Turning the right foot can be a difficult task, nearly impossible if it is not taught in a proper manner. This can lead to a slower rate...

Throws University
May 11, 20204 min read
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The Block Arm
The term “block” arm is a bit confusing. You step into the circle and you are told not to open the block arm, leading to the hips falling...

Throws University
Feb 29, 20206 min read
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The Block Leg
You hear the term “block” used frequently but the premise and idea is abstract. What does “block” mean? What does it refer to?

Throws University
Feb 24, 20205 min read
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How to Increase Speed in the Throw: Part 1 of 3
You are a high school thrower, BEGGING to find some extra speed. You have all the strength you could ever want for the shot put and...

Throws University
Jan 6, 20205 min read
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How to Rotate the Right Foot (Spin/Discus)
(For this article, the right foot refers specifically to the dominant foot of the thrower. Although the term is “right foot,” if there is...

Throws University
Nov 17, 20193 min read
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