Are There Really TWO Types of Glides?!?!
Gliders often go through their entire career without REALLY breaking down their movement, their positions, their footwork, and without...
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Throws University
- Aug 24, 2020
- 4 min
Glide: Move Like a Pro
Is it possible to drop monster throws with the glide technique? We have heard the argument that shorter and weaker throwers should never...
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Throws University
- Jun 1, 2020
- 4 min
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...
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Throws University
- May 11, 2020
- 4 min
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...
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Throws University
- Apr 13, 2020
- 4 min
Dorsiflexion of the Sweep Leg
You have heard the term “dorsiflexion” in various ThrowsU technical analysis. Not sure what it means, when it happens or even WHY it has...
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Throws University
- Feb 24, 2020
- 5 min
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?
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Throws University
- Jan 6, 2020
- 5 min
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...
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Throws University
- Dec 3, 2019
- 3 min
Coaches Corner: Comprehending World Class Coaching
For years I wondered how the best coaches in the world handled programming, periodization, and technical work. Over and over again, I...
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Throws University
- Nov 18, 2019
- 3 min
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...
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Throws University
- Nov 1, 2019
- 3 min
Five Keys to Coaching
Over the years, we have gotten countless messages from throwers who have recently gotten a new throws coach while also getting contacts...
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