Jim Gibson - Hammer Video Help

I have helped Jim as much as I can. Could someone good in the Hammer please help Jim with some feedback. The throws are with a 16 pound Hammer, Just over 100 feet.

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Rob....jim did tell me that slowing the first spin down helped him set up the orbit better. My suggestion (and I welcome comments from all) was to do what I used to do...namely, spend time in the yard winding the hammer as fast as I could. Basically, start off normal speeds, then try to get the third spin up to "competition" speed, and then try to get a 4th, 5th, and 6th spin at least.

What that did for me was teach me how to control the hammer when it is moving at is quickest.

A couple of things i see.

I think its a really descent throw, a couple of things I would focus on would be the head movement.  There is way too much head movement side to side at the beginning of the throw. Keep the head a little more steady. I like to get my head up and back to allow my arms to stretch over and lengthen and not have the head there to fight with. Like greg said I agree with the low points being consistent. I feel that there is a need to sit more which will allow you to use the legs at the end if the throw to lift the hammer.  Really fight to offset the hammer with the hips which will create stretch and lengthen the hammer.  The more sorer your abs are after the workout the more likely you are creating that stretch.  The longer and faster the hammer is the farther it will go.  

On the release you must block hard and sit back over the back leg extending the block leg .  I have a picture of a good release but i could not post it here for some reason.  I know some of this could be confusing and i could better explain over the phone if needed let me know.  thanks

Yes.

BUT, don't overthink it or you'll end up tying yourself in knots. Everybody's technique is a little different, find what works for you. You already have decent form, just get after it!