Describes the benefits of using weighted sleds (or tires) to improve acceleration.
start out with lighter medicine balls, and as higher athletic ability levels are obtained, increase the weight of the balls. The standard "rule of thumb" is to always use a medicine ball whose weight allows the correct technique of the drill to be performed. Using a ball that is too heavy will cause breakdown in skills. Sets, reps and recovery time are also important and are specific to the athlete's individual needs. Too many sets or reps, or not enough recovery time could cause fatigue and improper skill performance. In general we suggest use of basic sets and reps. (For example: 3 sets of 8 reps or 4 sets of 6 reps is an excellent place to begin). It is also important to perform each drill with both sides of the body.
Modified Hammer Throw:
using various weights to improve shot distance
Excellent article on discus training by Rob Lasorsa of M-F Athletic, USATF Shot Put Development Chairman
The whole-part-whole method of teaching the delivery phase of the shot put and discus (as described last month) should also be observed in the practice drills, with actual throwing being intermixed. Since we like to concentrate on the basic fundamentals, we confine ourselves to drills that apply just to the ...
great videos showing glide technique from some of the all time best throwers... I like how they freeze the frames so you can really see the fine points of the throwing technique.