hoping for some help

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   I just started throwing.  I don't have any training in throwing so any pointers would be really helpfull.   
Thanks
Kevin
the wfd only 17 pounds.  I am trying to get my foot work down then I will add the more weight.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGpyFp4RLqw
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgQ5AaYmz50&feature=mfu_i n_order&list=UL
the hammer is 17lb    
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFdCtIVlZZ8&feature=autop lay&list=ULw4Fvu15eQ2Y&index=2&playnext=3 

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big budda Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 9/12/10 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 22	Post Options Post Reply Quote big budda Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: hoping for some help Posted: 3/16/11 at 12:56pm
	I just started throwing. I don't have any training in throwing so any pointers would be really helpfull. Thanks Kevin the wfd only 17 pounds. I am trying to get my foot work down then I will add the more weight. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGpyFp4RLqw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgQ5AaYmz50&feature=mfu_i n_order&list=UL the hammer is 17lb http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFdCtIVlZZ8&feature=autop lay&list=ULw4Fvu15eQ2Y&index=2&playnext=3

AlDargie Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Postaholic Joined: 7/27/06 Location: York, Maine Status: Offline Points: 1784	Post Options Post Reply Quote AlDargie Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 3/16/11 at 11:53pm
	WFD - You need to pivot on your left foot when making your cast (start of 1st turn)and not step forward. You should start that turn as the weight passes your right hip going forward. Try that and see how that feels and feel free to post more when you have that down. Hammer - Arms don't look too bent so that's good. Very rigid from the shoulders down. Hammer is a whole body with the lower body, especially moving hips, to generate torque and to counter the weight as it goes around.
	Dyin' ain't much of a living, boy. - Outlaw Josey Wales

Lucian Wayne Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 1/06/10 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 14	Post Options Post Reply Quote Lucian Wayne Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 3/17/11 at 1:10pm
	Nice to see you here Cousin! WFD: Look up! I need to do the same thing, believe me. The one thing I hear over and over is LOOK UP. What Al said about your hip is right on as well. Your hip flexor is going to power your body through the spin. Hammer: Get some pvc piping and make and some smaller plates. The wire/chain hammer is a totally different feel and may end up hurting your throw. I could be wrong on this, so someone should let me know. Still though, Al pointed out what I would have. Keep it up "Little man"!
	You gotta eat big to get big.

Alan H Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Postaholic Account banned. Joined: 5/19/08 Status: Offline Points: 3135	Post Options Post Reply Quote Alan H Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 3/18/11 at 5:47am
	The chain hammer is fine, several very good throwers use a chain hammer. I would change out the handle, though. Get rid of the rig and instead, thread the chain through an 8-12 length of galvanized pipe. Put a short bolt or a bent-over nail through the last link so that the chain won't slip through the pipe when you wind it. Then duct tape the hell out of that bolt so it won't rip up your hands when you release. Make SURE that whatever you have in there to keep the chain in the pipe doesn't tear up your hands, OK? Weight for distance... 1. watch video. go to http://www.kiltedthrower.com and watch a million videos. Go to YouTube and watch video. 2. Like Al said, don't move your left foot forward before you start your spin. Secondly, dude, you are standing up straight through that whole throw. BEND YOUR KNEES and only come up at the very end. 3. Finally, don't watch the ground....head up. The ground isn't going anywhere, I promise! Good luck.

Alan H Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Postaholic Account banned. Joined: 5/19/08 Status: Offline Points: 3135	Post Options Post Reply Quote Alan H Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 3/18/11 at 5:49am
	Oh, yeah, one more thing. Ask around and find someone nearby who's done this before who can help you. You will save a whole, whole, whole lot of time if you get some coaching.

big budda Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 9/12/10 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 22	Post Options Post Reply Quote big budda Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 3/21/11 at 9:44am
	thanks for the help. Hopefully with the info a whole lot more practice I'll get some good throw this season.