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Nov 10, 20214 min read
How to Get Recruited as a Thrower
The recruiting process can be daunting for any thrower who is looking to get a scholarship in the NCAA. You don't know what to expect,...
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Throws University
Jan 25, 20213 min read
Benchmark Lifts to Throw 120 Feet (High School Girls Discus)
When it comes to strength training for high school discus, there are a lot of throwers who think they can get away without strength...
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Throws University
Jan 18, 20214 min read
Benchmark Lifts to Throw 150 Feet (High School Discus)
Everyone wants to break those benchmark distances. Throwing one hundred and fifty feet in high school can be a cool entry point toward an...
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Throws University
Dec 21, 20205 min read
Benchmark Lifts to Throw 35 Feet (High School Girls Shot Put)
Throwing training can be extremely mundane, it can be frustrating and arduous. A lot of repetitions are necessary, a lot of focus is...
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Throws University
Nov 22, 20204 min read
Confused on Glide Progressions? DO THIS!
Young gliders can get confused by various drills and alternative throws. Should they non-reverse? Should they shuffle throw? Should they...
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Throws University
Nov 15, 20203 min read
Are There Really TWO Types of Glides?!?!
Gliders often go through their entire career without REALLY breaking down their movement, their positions, their footwork, and without...
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Throws University
Oct 4, 20204 min read
Use THIS Drill for a Better Glide!
Many throwers have engaged with the glide or the spin in their shot put careers. Some individuals may be better suited to spin, other...
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Throws University
Sep 21, 20203 min read
Deconstructing the BLOCK Leg
We have all been taught as throwers to embrace the “block leg.” The verbiage has been consistent, throwers know what the block leg refers...
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Throws University
Aug 31, 20205 min read
Key Elements of a Good Throws Practice
Throws training can be incredibly detailed and focused. Every thrower knows and understands each particular aspect behind a good training...
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Throws University
Aug 17, 20203 min read
South African Drills: Discus
Dude is warming up with HUGE bombs in warm-ups. The discus is bombing, it’s going deep and the throw looks phenomenal. The thrower is...
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Throws University
Aug 3, 20205 min read
Becoming the Best in the US
You are at a meet, you see one of the best high school throwers in the history of your state dropping huge bombs. It’s incredible, the...
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Throws University
Jul 13, 20205 min read
Do Shot Putters Need a Monster Stand?
We have all heard of monster standing throws. Recently, Joe Kovacs even mentioned seeing Ryan Crouser take standing throws close to 21...
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Throws University
Jul 5, 20205 min read
How to Coach as a Parent
Your child wants to get into throwing. Finally, your dream is coming true. Your kid can develop into one of the nation’s best throwers....
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Throws University
Jun 18, 20207 min read
Should Throwers Run?
It's the first day of practice, you can't wait to start off the season right getting strong and tossing huge throws, but then Coach walks...
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Throws University
Jun 7, 20205 min read
How to Hold a Shot Put
Hand placement on the shot can be the difference between first place and third place. Do you find yourself missing that big hit on the...
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Throws University
May 4, 20204 min read
Five Keys to Throwing 60ft
The effortless throw, sliding off the fingers, chalk in the air, feeling as though minimal energy has been utilized to release the big...
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Throws University
Apr 27, 20205 min read
New Balance Nationals
The word is out, there are 12 weeks of preparation before New Balance Nationals occurs. The timing is crazy, many of you are still in...
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Throws University
Apr 9, 20205 min read
Throws Training at Home
You can't go to your gym. You can't throw at your school's sector. You're stuck at home with nowhere to go. How do you still get in your...
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Throws University
Apr 1, 20204 min read
Why The Throwers Assessment?
There is an extreme talent void among throwers, with elite throwers possessing a special talent that the majority of average throwers do...
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Throws University
Mar 30, 20204 min read
College Recruiting...Over?
You have dreamed of throwing in college, becoming the next freak shot putter or discus thrower. Working your butt off to achieve the...
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