ELITETRACK Forum

Using hips in the javelin

2008-12-06T00:48:39Z

On your last step in the javelin what is a good cue to twist your hips into the throw. I use “turn your foot” in the disc and shot, but with jav boots you can’t really turn the foot because the spikes are planted in the ground. So what is a good cue to get your hips into it?

Throwing Coach

2008-11-22T12:16:07Z

I’ve taken a new job as coach in a High School near Madison and was looking for a throwing coach. We have some studs on the team and they don’t have any real direction or throwing coach. I need HELP!! If you want a paying job, or know of someone that could help me out please respond or email me.

how hard is it to thow 40’ in the shot

2008-06-21T17:05:11Z

Random question. I was throwing shot randomly today for warmup and I threw like 30’ from a stand. How hard is it to throw 40’? Meaning, what physical capabilities are required and how hard is it to learn the glide with decent proficiency? How much does a glide “approach” add to a power position throw? Shot put has always fascinated me especially now because our college conference is super weak (33’ girls and 40’ guys medaling).

Keeping the Training Going After College….Help Please

2008-06-28T11:26:47Z

I am curious to know if anyone has any suggestions for a good weightlifting routine…to add strength and lean muscle (a little bit of weight but not too too much) I plan on working out 4 days a week in the weight room and 2 days of running with one day off.

I am trying to train for discus and have the goal to throw mid-190’s. I’m 6’8” and 265 right now with my personal best at 160’.

Lifting Exercises, plyos, running, technique suggestions would be great.

Adam Nelson changes technique - NPR story

2008-05-20T15:51:31Z

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=90442796

Any thoughts Mike? I know shot tech is an area of expertise for you.

Throws with opposite hand?

2008-05-20T02:36:38Z

Would taking some throws with the opposite hand in practice have the potential to help performance in the shot and disc?

I have read about how stimulus to one side of the body can crossover and affect the other side. An example would be a sprinter with an injured leg continuing to lift with the healthy leg. Could throws with the opposite hand have the same crossover effect and increase the overall stimulus?

Seperation in Shot vs. Disc

2008-05-18T08:36:37Z

When you are rotating in the disc, it is easy to start with hip-shoulder seperation in the back of the ring. But in the shot, it seems more awkward. When I glide, I have been starting in the back with no separation, gliding across the ring, then activate my hips by turning my foot, then shoulders, etc.
I question this because I have heard that you do that only in the disc, which I rotate in, vs. in the shot, where I don’t rotate.
I have been told that I should activate my hips by pushing straight through my rear leg to get the hip drive. To push straight through I was shown that I should glide and land with a wide base, with my hips partially open, with separation during the whole glide, and then throw. To go across the ring with the hips open to the direction of the throw already seems wrong to me, I feel like I would be losing alot of potential power. Also, I don’t feel right with a wide base, I feel that you don’t get the high release point or the bent leg drive with a wide base. On the other hand, I was told it is easier to stay low across the ring with a partially open stance.
There used to be a really good article called “Critical Factors in the Shot Put” in here, but I can’t find it anymore.

Cartwheel Shot Put

2008-04-03T10:09:35Z

I have heard rumors that the NCAA is going to vote to disallow this technique over the summer, has anyone caught wind of this?

Adam Nelson in Osaka

2007-08-25T14:44:43Z

Mike,

How would you acess his position/posture as he lands his right foot at mid circle?

Dave

unmotivated throw coach

2008-02-24T13:36:23Z

what would you do? my throws coach is incompetent and lacks motivation. what a combination! we have some good athletes but without proper coaching what can we expect? he sends them to the weightroom (with no weights program) and goes home. on the days they actually throw implements they are done by the time the rest of the team is done with their warm-up! my other coaches have even asked me wtf? my athletic director says i have to make the most of it but what would you do? give me your professional advice.