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Basic Throwing Technique
Technique is the proper biomechanics (dynamic movement) of the body to produce the longest throws. Technique is improved through repetitions of throws and drills. It also helps to study videos of elite throwers with good technique, and to look at videos of yourself to see how your technique might be improved.
If the thrower has a conditioning weakness, he may not be able to execute the best technique. It is not only a matter of learning better technique, but developing the power to execute it.
Neuromuscular adaptation is also involved in technique. The movements are not just driven by voluntary muscle contractions, but by reflexive contractions, especially during the mid and delivery phases of the throw. Repetition will cause more of the movement to be reflexive. And that's good because reflexive is quicker feedback than voluntary.
I am developing these technique pages as I am coaching the Madison HS throwers. AS it is indoor season, I am starting with the shot put. So far, I have developed three pages:
basic power position, delivery, and follow through
basic spin (rotational) approach
LINKS
Training principles and technique for all 4 events, from CanThrow.com
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