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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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Nov 15, 20203 min read


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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Aug 24, 20204 min read


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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Jun 1, 20204 min read


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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May 11, 20204 min read


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...

Throws University
Apr 13, 20204 min read


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


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


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...

Throws University
Dec 3, 20193 min read


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


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...

Throws University
Nov 1, 20193 min read
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