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Topic: Discus advice

Posted By: DarylB
Subject: Discus advice
Date Posted: 5/02/05 at 3:33pm

I know this is for Highland games advice, but I also know some of you are Coaches. Isaac and Emily were asked to throw the discus and shot for some homeschool track meets. Any helpful suggestions? Isaac took a few throws today with the discus and threw it about 120 feet or so. Emily threw about 70 feet or so. What are considered good throws for a 13 year old girl and a 17 year old guy? If you don't want to post here, e-mail me at darylb@ctcis.net

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Yeah, those are all my kids. Same wife. Yes, there are eight.

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Posted By: Wayne Hill
Date Posted: 5/02/05 at 3:54pm

This sounds like a job for the Polish Prince. Mike's handle here is "meat".

-Wayne

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"We may be small, but we're slow." - MIT Rugby

Posted By: big MAC
Date Posted: 5/02/05 at 10:05pm

Nothing wrong with 120 for your son assuming a 1.6kg discus.

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Posted By: Kevin Veit
Date Posted: 5/03/05 at 1:17am

For high school boys with the 1.6kg discus, these would be some rough guidelines: 120' = know how to throw, 140' = competitive, in the mix in most meets, 150-155' = in the top 2 or 3 in most conferences, qualify for sectionals.

For high school girls with the 1kg discus, the numbers vary more, as the depth of field is much smaller. The corresponding numbers for girls would be about 80-90', 110', and 120-130'.

Based on Isaac's WFD and Stone Throw, I would expect him to be able to throw close to 140' with the 1.6kg discus, if he spent enough time to get the technique down.

Did you have Emily throw a 1kg discus? I would expect her to throw a 1kg close to 100', based on her WFD.

Also, the best source I found for teaching the discus is Dan John's e-book (free!) on his web site at www.danjohn.org/coach.html - www.danjohn.org/coach.html . Look under the "Book" section. Also, his "Get-Up" newsletters have a lot of tips that are useful for throwers of all type, including Highland Games. Dan John is a top masters in the Highland Games, in addition to track and field throwing.

Posted By: brandell
Date Posted: 5/03/05 at 1:20am

Dan John rocks!

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Posted By: DarylB
Date Posted: 5/03/05 at 4:28am

Yes it was a 1.6 discus. He threw his first about 80 then tried a spin and it went over 100 then a couple more and it was going out about 120 or a little farther.

I think he will get better with a little practice. Thanks for the help guys!

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Yeah, those are all my kids. Same wife. Yes, there are eight.

Posted By: dWood
Date Posted: 5/03/05 at 4:40am

Daryl 1st-contact the Polish Prince via this board(i believe he already coaches a few young ins) McSantoli a,lso via the board could be a welth of knowledge...my daughter throws discus(starting out also)she is 16 and is about mid 90's(she has also done highland game)70 feet is good for a 13yr old girl..contact those two....duuuuhhh how about Coach mac!still remember when little mac was on leno tossing a frozen pizza-discus style that was funny

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Posted By: scampbell
Date Posted: 5/03/05 at 5:50am

Daryl, I can try to help you out alittle bit this weekend out at th gatherin.

Scott

Posted By: DarylB
Date Posted: 5/03/05 at 6:03am

very cool Scott. Emily and Isaac won't be there because of a Bible Bowl tournament, but, teach Nathan and we can pass it on!

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Yeah, those are all my kids. Same wife. Yes, there are eight.