Information about Discus Throw Weight of discus kg (men), kg (women) Diameter of discus mm – mm (men) mm – mm (women) Thickness of the rim of discus mm – mm ( mm at edge) Diameter of circle . m Extended lines on both sides of circle cm Angle of throwing sector . ° 75cm wide . Centre Line White Line 51cm .50m Fig.
. : Layout of discus throw Initial Stage of Discus Throw At First the athlete will stand in the circle near the ring with the back against the direction of throwing the discus. The athlete will take one or two swings while rotating the right arm along with the body. In this position, the whole body weight will shift from one foot to another.
The heels will lift upward. The upper part of the body should be bent towards right side, while the discus is on the right side. The circle will start from the lower part of the body, the left foot will be rotated leftward, and the body weight will rest on it. The right knee and right foot will also rotate.
In this position, the process of crossing the discus will start. First of all, the left foot will leave the ground. After this, the left foot will take the position of throwing the discus. The right foot (bent at knee) will rotate from left to right in a semi-circle.
Both the muscles will be in front of the shoulder while rotating and as a result, there will be a bend in the upper and lower portion of the body. The right arm holding the discus will be straight and above the head. The left arm will be in front of the chest and bent at the elbow. The head will remain straight.
Methods of Discus Throw A Discus is thrown by three methods. . The athlete keeps the right foot at the centre line and left foot cm behind the circle. .
In the second method the athletes keep the