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Tips from our PD on Shot Put and Discus

Shot Put
Dirty fingers
Get angry with your throw
Front on throw chest throw - bend your knees
Side on with your feet to throw facing the direction of the throw, then turn your feet backwards
Bend/push throws
Bend arm 90 degrees elbow

Discus
Your friend - be nice to the discus
Its not about power its about technique
Footwork the same with Shot Put
Non throwing arm pull around the your body to then release your discus
Discus release and angle - eyes look to the clouds
Throw cones straight arm then into right angles

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