Tweaking Technique (Aug ‘05)
(originally posted 8/20/05)
Today's video analysis:
Hammer: Footwork shows some slight improvement but is not yet ingrained. Footwork is still too slow. Need to pick up left foot and begin to step at 90 degrees! Arms are better extended, but still need work. Throws were off-balance and partially facing the front.
Shot Put: Huge PR today on the final throw. This was the only throw that had something even close to a good solid block. Much improvement seen in the path of the shot across the ring. Much less bobbing up and down. Need to work on improving blocking leg, and without forgetting about upper body blocking.
Discus: Noticeable improvement in leg sweep, but still need to work on extension and "coming across" the front leg. Also, still over rotating a bit, especially when the leg sweep is weak. Need to also land and rotate in the center, without drifting forward. Throws were off-balance and with a weak block.
Javelin: Saw the first hints of a leg block today. Much work still needed. Strengthening leg, losing weight, and many repetitions will help. Trajectory was ok. We'll see what tips Petranoff will provide.
Weight Throw: New starting position seems to be a plus. One-turn throws near 40 feet. Need to practice this event more and work hard in the weight room.
Today's video analysis:
Hammer: Footwork shows some slight improvement but is not yet ingrained. Footwork is still too slow. Need to pick up left foot and begin to step at 90 degrees! Arms are better extended, but still need work. Throws were off-balance and partially facing the front.
Shot Put: Huge PR today on the final throw. This was the only throw that had something even close to a good solid block. Much improvement seen in the path of the shot across the ring. Much less bobbing up and down. Need to work on improving blocking leg, and without forgetting about upper body blocking.
Discus: Noticeable improvement in leg sweep, but still need to work on extension and "coming across" the front leg. Also, still over rotating a bit, especially when the leg sweep is weak. Need to also land and rotate in the center, without drifting forward. Throws were off-balance and with a weak block.
Javelin: Saw the first hints of a leg block today. Much work still needed. Strengthening leg, losing weight, and many repetitions will help. Trajectory was ok. We'll see what tips Petranoff will provide.
Weight Throw: New starting position seems to be a plus. One-turn throws near 40 feet. Need to practice this event more and work hard in the weight room.
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