The Proper Grip to Add DISTANCE to Your Discus Throw!!!

Having the correct grip on the discus can make a break a throw. Having the correct grip on the discus can add anywhere between 10 to 20 feet on the release and vice versa if done incorrectly. In this blog, we are going to set you up with the tools to assume the correct grip in the discus, so you can add distance to your next toss!

Hand Position

For maximum gains, the athlete should place the palm on the discus with the fingers slightly spread or with the pointer and middle finger together. The pointer finger should bisect the discus, with the thumb resting on the plate at roughly 45 degrees. We like to teach having the hand on the right side of the disc as a right hand thrower and the hand of the left side for left hand throwers.

Gripping the Rim

The athlete should flex the fingers at the final flexion creases so that the finger tips are applying pressure against the top of the rim. The thumb will remain resting against the face plate of the discus.

Stabilizing the Discus

The athlete should use their non-dominate hand to help stabilize the discus as the grip is getting set up. If the discus is held correctly in the hand, it will naturally fall out of the hand unless the hand is moving. Rotational forces created through the wind and the turn will keep the discus in place while the athlete is performing the full rotation. It's common to see young athletes hold the discus too tight.

Having the correct grip on the discus can make or break a toss, adding or subtracting overall distance. With these tips, YOU can add put yourself in a position to drop MONSTER tosses!

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