Tony Ciarelli

What is the correct path in the weight room when it comes to training a high level throws athlete? Well in this talk Coach Ciarelli runs us through his thought process when he is creating a strength training plan for his Throws specific athletes. 

Discus is one of the most athletic movements in all of sport and must be executed correctly if you want your athletes to be throwing as far as they possibly can. A valuable resource for coaching track and field athletes competing in shot put events, Teaching the Rotational Throws focuses on the movements and drills that will help your athletes become better discus throwers and rotational shot putters.

These instructional coaching videos explain and demonstrate step-by-step progressions for teaching the proper mechanics, positions, and techniques involved in effectively throwing the rotational shot and discus. In addition, the course offers troubleshooting suggestions that cover the most common problems that occur when making rotational throws.

Among the topics covered:

Basic techniques of the rotational shot and discus
Understanding and mastering rotational movements
Step-by-step progressions for teaching rotational movements