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    How to Teach the Spin to Beginners
    Throws University
    • Mar 30, 2021
    • 4 min

    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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    Confused on Glide Progressions? DO THIS!
    Throws University
    • Nov 22, 2020
    • 4 min

    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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    Are There Really TWO Types of Glides?!?!
    Throws University
    • Nov 15, 2020
    • 3 min

    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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    Four Keys to the Glide Finish
    Throws University
    • Nov 8, 2020
    • 4 min

    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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    Greatest Technical Throw Ever?
    Throws University
    • Oct 12, 2020
    • 6 min

    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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    Glide: Move Like a Pro
    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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    Why Should Throwers Non-Reverse?
    Throws University
    • Jul 20, 2020
    • 5 min

    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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    How to Stop Throwing Flat (Rotational Shot Put)
    Throws University
    • Jun 15, 2020
    • 5 min

    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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    Simple Keys to the Rotational Technique
    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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    How to Stand Throw Properly
    Throws University
    • May 25, 2020
    • 4 min

    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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    Five Feet in Two Weeks
    Throws University
    • May 17, 2020
    • 3 min

    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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    Three Keys to Turn the Right Foot
    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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    Dorsiflexion of the Sweep Leg
    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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    The Block Arm
    Throws University
    • Feb 29, 2020
    • 6 min

    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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    The Block Leg
    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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    Speed Development: Part 3 of 3 Physiology
    Throws University
    • Jan 20, 2020
    • 5 min

    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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    How to Increase Speed in the Throw: Part 1 of 3
    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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    Coaches Corner: Comprehending World Class Coaching
    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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    How to Rotate the Right Foot (Spin/Discus)
    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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    Five Keys to Coaching
    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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