How to Grip Hold & Release the Discus

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How to Grip Hold & Release the Discus

[@johnbowmandiscus]

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[@skribbledragon]

oH my goodness i had a track meet last week and i didn't know about the index finger rolling off. i got last place out of 5, but after this video, yesterday i got 1st with my personal record of 78 feet. i continued to place 1st and 2nd throughout the meets in the 8th grade girls. thank you for these great tips!

[@johnbowmandiscus]

Wow! That is great! 👏 Thank you for sharing that with me! Please keep in touch to let me know how you do! 😃

[@princesssammy5335]

I have a track meet this Thursday thank God for this video😭💚

[@johnbowmandiscus]

Awesome! Good luck!

[@emmakrieger8792]

I know I'm really late on this video but your videos have helped me so much. It's my first year of track and I'm a freshman. I got my first disc today and started practicing and your videos have really helped!

[@ghatakgamer6856]

Congratulations for 2700 subscriber

[@johnbowmandiscus]

Thank you Fight club!

[@skribbledragon]

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[@chrishollomanphoto]

Hey John, I asked this question on another video, but this seems to be the most relevant episode to pitch it... So, being 5'9" I'm struggling with the 2k disc being absolutely gigantic... it's like tossing a dinner plate. What would be your suggestion for producing a stable release AND producing spin on the discus? There's a TON of moving parts leading up to this, so I'm expecting the answer to be related to the orbit and general hand angle coming into the block and extension off the right leg?

[@johnbowmandiscus]

Chris Holloman Hey Chris! The release, in part, comes from keeping the discus behind you. A lot of times the discus comes out wobbly because we force it with our arm (letting it come in front of our hips) instead of letting it stay behind the hips. You will eventually get used to the 2k so just keep practicing and practicing. You got this! 👍

[@ghatakgamer6856]

Congratulations for 2700 subscriber

[@rahulpatra9764]

Best best weight training shot put and discus throw

[@rahulpatra9764]

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[@johnbowmandiscus]

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[@arshilabbas8460]

I was gonna ask about it! Thanks :)

[@engrekomobongcletus8224]

Hello! Please am having issues holding the discuss when coming out from the back of the circle when pivoting what do you recommend I do that will help

[@johnbowmandiscus]

Make sure the discus is settled into the joint of your fingers. This will give you more control as you turn out of the back. 👍

[@khudabakhshkhichi1759]

Sir you are an amazing teacher thank you sir..........

[@johnmaka8034]

I use my index finger to release all the time but during my season I have no time for my finger to heal so I get blisters every other month,I tape over and I use a rosin bag to get the grip.

[@shadow-ue2tp]

Thanks brother.... It really helped me a lot 💖

[@Doggieman1111]

This is going to sound really weird, but I'm a middle-aged man just starting out with discus and your videos have been not only instructive but inspirational.

[@johnbowmandiscus]

Not weird at all. I’m glad my videos are helping! 💪

[@sachinsindhu3556]

Sir plzz can you tell me how to improve jerk in discus actually i tried a lot but my jerk and speed is very slow during throw

[@johnbowmandiscus]

Speed in the throw takes a while to learn. Speed is the product of thousands and thousands of throws. The first thing to make sure is that your feet turn smoothly during all parts of the throw. The second thing is to keep your torso upright as you move through the ring. If those things are good then the release comes natural and the discus launches out of your hand. Patiently work on technique and the speed will come! You can do this!!! - John Bowman

[@sachinsindhu3556]

@@johnbowmandiscus thanku sir i will definitely try this

[@anajimenez3929]

Sir I know that I'm late to comment but I have problems releasing the discus do you have any recommendations plus reply

[@johnbowmandiscus]

Best thing to learn the release is to toss the discus straight up in the air trying to get it to fly smooth with a lot of spin. This takes a little bit of time, but if you spend 20 minutes or so just throwing it up you can figure it out. Once you can fly it flat and smooth straight up, you can do it horizontally like the actual throw.

[@anajimenez3929]

@@johnbowmandiscus thanks so much you help me I did good today

[@johnbowmandiscus]

@@anajimenez3929 That is great!!! You're welcome!

[@Rajasthan_GK_MCQ]

I am win form my university 32 meter

[@dabernathy15000]

At 3:45 you talk about "pushing against the ground as long as you possible can." Would you please elaborate on that? Thank you.

[@johnbowmandiscus]

Here is a link to a video where I specifically teach about pushing. Don't hesitate to reach out again if you have additional questions. 👍 kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHrQqqJuo6yYbLs

[@dabernathy15000]

@@johnbowmandiscus Thank you! I'll watch it.

[@gurminderguggugugs663]

😂😂😂😂🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤

[@rambaipureddy5622]

Should we place the disc on the first knuckle of fingers Or the finger tips Which is advisable?

[@johnbowmandiscus]

ram baipureddy good question! partly on the knuckle and partly on the finger tips.

[@rambaipureddy5622]

@@johnbowmandiscus thanks alot

[@matthewantin4728]

Is it ok if my thumb wraps a bit around the disc to hold it in place. I have really large hands so I essentially palm the disc but i still go out the front and it feels comfortable.

[@johnbowmandiscus]

Yeah! If it feels comfortable and you release it well that's what matters the most!

[@abhinavsingh2825]

Good skill master

[@armanupadhyay1699]

Thanku brother

[@kdgr]

👍

[@marktzygaming7863]

watching from Philippines. i like this channel and this game.

[@johnbowmandiscus]

Thank you!

[@manjupareek8564]

Sir I request you to please tell me the right solution because my discus is releasing from my middle finger what should I do..sir please reply...please ..😯😯😯😯😊😊

[@manjupareek8564]

I am from India and I love your training as well as your teaching thanks sir ....

[@manjupareek8564]

Hats of to u JOHN.....

[@johnbowmandiscus]

Thank you for the comments! As for the discus coming off your middle finger, you have 2 options. First option is to let it be. I know some people who have thrown well like that. The second option is to just change. You can learn to make the discus come off your index finger, you really can. It will just take some intentional training for a couple weeks. 👍

[@Rajasthan_GK_MCQ]

Nice sir

[@shiv4581]

Hi sir! Thankyou for the great tips but when I throw parabola, I’m not able to throw it upwards. Any tips?

[@subhashgautam4717]

Sir how to release discuss of the index finger

[@mckennaparker5091]

So you do not hold the discus in the joint of your first knuckles?

[@NickDysonLD]

Last video with my discs?

[@johnbowmandiscus]

Hahahaha! Yes! 😂👍

[@Huntermatuch]

Hey John, I’m trying to take down my discus state record this year and am looking into buying the Nelco ultra spin disc like the one you have in this video , I was wondering how the grip is on it because I do not usually like discs that are sometimes too slick and my hands get sweaty sometimes while throwing. Thanks

[@johnbowmandiscus]

The ultra spin is a good discus. I like how it feels. Especially with a little bit of chalk 👍 Best wishes on setting the record 💪💪💪

[@Huntermatuch]

@@johnbowmandiscus thanks for the feedback

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[@pomponkponk7975]

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[@RanjeetSingh-mp1vo]

Hello sir mira thro 35m is not bad buddy, I am a student of the deacatlons, you tell me : what should i do now

[@NickDysonLD]

He can't really help much with that limited information, realistically if you throw 35m you need to build up the basics and learn to throw the disc properly

[@neymatkaur5386]

Thanks you sir 🙏🙏🙏

[@Namanraheja1000]

Really,This video is very useful for me.....thanks man

[@jefersonesteves]

John! How much thia is discus yelow?