What are the best throwing discus brands? ThrowsLab athletes tend to throw with
FiberSport, Nelco, Denfliy, and VS
discus product lines. These brands all make products that offer superior performance and offer excellent customer service. Other brands that we recommend include Cantabrian, Gill, Nishi, and OTE.
How big is a high school discus?
Diameter. A high school discus ring has a diameter of 2.5 m, which translates to
8 feet and 2.5 inches
. This is larger than a shot-put ring, which is 7 feet in diameter.
How do I choose a discus?
A general rule of thumb is that
the higher the rim weight is of the discus, the higher the spin rate
but also the higher the force that needs to be generated by the athlete to get the discus spinning at an optimum rate.
How much is a female discus?
| Age Men Women | 75+ 1 kg 0.75 kg |
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What is the weight of discus throw?
One of the sport’s throwing events, athletes throw a metal disc weighing
2kg for men (22cm in diameter) and 1kg (18cm in diameter) for women
, as far as possible while remaining inside a 2.5-metre diameter circle.
How big is a mens discus?
The modern discus used in men’s competition is circular, about
219 mm (8.6 inches) in diameter and 44 mm (1.75 inches) thick at its centre
. It is made of wood or similar material, with a smooth metal rim and small, circular brass plates set flush into its sides. Its weight must be not less than 2 kg (4.4 pounds).
How far can I throw a discus?
120 feet
is the entry point to high-level discus throwing. If you are serious about getting to the next level with your throws, these are essential weight room numbers to hit. Always remember however that these numbers are averages. Some throwers may not get close to these numbers and be able to throw over 120 feet.
Is discus still an Olympic sport?
Yes
How long is a discus ring?
1255: Discus Ring
Uses 1” x 3/4” x 1/4” aluminum angle construction comes in 4-sections. Holes are provided for anchoring. Ring measures
8′ x 2 1/2′′ diameter
. Meets IAAF, NCAA® and NFHS rules.
What is RIM in discus throw?
Rim weight is
the actual percentage of the entire weight of the discus that consists of the rim
. So if you have a 1 kilogram discus that is 75% rim weight, that means the rim weighs . 75 kilograms and everything else that makes up the discus weighs . 25 kilograms.
What is a low spin discus?
Low spin discuses (like the Nelco lo-spin discus)
range from approximately 60-75% rim weight
and are meant for more experienced throwers. High spin discuses range from approximately 75-85% rim weight and are meant for high level throwers.
What is a good distance for high school discus?
Throwing
one hundred and fifty feet
in high school can be a cool entry point toward an elite level of throwing. Crossing the 150 foot barrier is a very strong achievement and it can be the number that triggers throwers to continue training harder and focusing more upon their goals and work ethic.
What was the discus used for?
Discus Throw can be traced back into the ancient Greece, where in the Olympiad games this sport was used to be organized
to judge the physical strength of the athletes
. This game was also popular because it requires high precision and coordination. During that time it was believed to be one of the easiest sport events.
How do you play discus?
What equipment do you need for discus?
The discus throw equipment are available for amateur as well as for professionals. The main equipment in the game is
the discus that comes in various materials and weights
. The equipment in the playing environment such as the cage is also equally important for safe playing.
Was the discus used as a weapon?
The throwing events—discus, javelin, and shot put—are all events in a track meet.
At one point, all of these items were used as weapons
. The discus emanated from the Australian boomerang, which was a weapon used by the Aboriginals to hunt animals.
Who invented discus?
A brief history of discus throw
It was introduced in the ancient Greek pentathlon event — running, long jump, discus throw, javelin throw, and wrestling — and can be dated back to 708 BC. The discipline would be later re-discovered by
Christian Georg Kohlrausch
and his students in the 1870s.
Why is the discus circle protected by a cage?
The U shaped cage
offers protection for the viewers
. It is designed and manufactured such that it can take the load of misthrow of the discus of 2Kg flying at the speed up to 25m per second. Any strong material that offers protection for the player from rebounding the discus can be used for the cage.
How long does it take to get good at discus?
It took me
four years
of non-stop practice to even start competing with the top athletes in New Jersey my senior year. I’ve taken way over 10,000 discus throws alone in my life, and I’d do it all over again. Just realize, that this will take a lot of work.
Do you have to be strong to throw discus?
According to Sports Coach Brian Mackenzie,
throwers in shot and discus need explosive strength, speed and balance
. To improve in the track throwing events, you need to focus on improving sport specific strength and refining your throwing technique. Perform Olympic-style weightlifting often to improve your strength.
What is a good discus throw for a girl?
The top AA girls this year are throwing
42′
, but mid 30’s are much more common. Going over 100′ in the discus will place in most invites. If she has proper coaching and works at it she has some potential. If this is really her first year of throwing then those are solid first year marks.
What is discus and javelin?
As nouns the difference between discus and javelin
is that
discus is a round plate-like object that is thrown for sport while javelin is a light spear thrown with the hand and used as a weapon
.
Why is shot put Called shot put not throw?
shot put, sport in athletics (track and field) in which a spherical weight is thrown, or put, from the shoulder for distance.
It derives from the ancient sport of putting the stone
. The first to use a shot (cannon ball) instead of a stone competitively were British military sports groups.
Who won discus throw?
| Discus throw at the Olympic Games | Men 69.89 m Virgilijus Alekna (2004) | Women 72.30 m Martina Hellmann (1988) | Reigning champion | Men Daniel Ståhl (SWE) |
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