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Lesson 5:
The Step-In Turn
This lesson focuses on the crucial skill of executing a step-in turn to generate momentum and rhythm in discus throwing. Emphasizing the importance of motion and rhythm, coaches guide athletes through the technique, ensuring that each step and turn is executed with precision. Practical demonstrations illustrate how lifting the knee and catching it behind the butt creates a consistent rhythm, essential for a successful throw. Athletes are encouraged to be patient and maintain rhythm throughout the throw, activating the right toe turn for optimal power. The lesson also includes drills emphasizing the significance of squeezing knees together and maintaining balance over the right foot to maximize power and control. Additionally, coaches address common mistakes such as shifting weight prematurely and provide corrective techniques to refine the step-in turn for improved performance.
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Coach Emily Webb's lecture on the '4 Step Approach to Discus' in track and field offers a comprehensive guide to coaching throwers with a focus on technique refinement and athlete development. Throughout the course, Coach Webb emphasizes the importance of providing each athlete with the opportunity to learn and improve, regardless of their initial skill level. She advocates against making cuts ...