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...
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Throws University
Nov 22, 20204 min read
Confused on Glide Progressions? DO THIS!
Young gliders can get confused by various drills and alternative throws. Should they non-reverse? Should they shuffle throw? Should they...
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Throws University
Nov 15, 20203 min read
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
Nov 8, 20204 min read
Four Keys to the Glide Finish
You have been improving your glide technique, your throws feel better, you are faster across the circle but something still isn’t...
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Throws University
Oct 12, 20206 min read
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...
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Throws University
Aug 24, 20204 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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Throws University
Jul 20, 20205 min read
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...
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Throws University
Jun 15, 20205 min read
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...
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Throws University
Jun 1, 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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Throws University
May 25, 20204 min read
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...
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Throws University
May 17, 20203 min read
Five Feet in Two Weeks
There is a big competition coming around the corner. It’s two weeks out and you know a big gun will be competing right alongside you in...
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Throws University
May 11, 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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Throws University
Apr 13, 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...
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Throws University
Feb 29, 20206 min read
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...
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Throws University
Feb 24, 20205 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?
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Throws University
Jan 20, 20205 min read
Speed Development: Part 3 of 3 Physiology
Speed Development Part 1 Speed Development Part 2 You have taken 500 throws over the last three weeks but you still feel slow. You still...
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Throws University
Jan 6, 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...
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Throws University
Dec 3, 20193 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...
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Throws University
Nov 17, 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...
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Throws University
Nov 1, 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...
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