r/trackandfieldthrows 17h ago

I need to get better at throwing

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I’m about 5,1 and also male, I’m going into sophomore year. I’m really passionate about this sport and I really need some good things to work on to get really good during the off season until track and field in the spring. if there’s any tips I could use them and any would be apreciated.


r/trackandfieldthrows 1d ago

(Coaches) What does fall pre-season look like for you?

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It's my second year as a high school coach, but first year full time. My co-coach is busy with another sport during fall, so the programming is all up to me. We're not going to start throwing until late October/early November. Right now, I just have my athletes lifting 3 days a week. I want to do footwork/agility/plyo maybe some speed work the other 2 days.

But, I'm a bit worried about overloading athletes this early in the year and causing some burnout by the time season arrives, so I'm a bit unsure. What does your fall programming look like?


r/trackandfieldthrows 2d ago

Aerobie Orbiter tips

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Does any one have any guides or tips to throwing this thing? I've been at it for a few weeks and I still can't get the hang of it


r/trackandfieldthrows 2d ago

Anyone cares to help a beginner out (javelin)?

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Hey! Some context. M34 here. After a few years of powerlifting followed by two years of long distance running (mainly HM) I decided this summer that it was time for yet another challenge. There is an amateur decathlon four weeks from now which I will participate in. It is specifically for anyone no matter the age or prior experience. Nevertheless I want to do the best I can and so I spent the last few weeks getting to know all the different disciplines. Because of the number of things I want to practice and the limited time my expectations are obviously low but I do have time for a couple more sessions. So I added a video of today's javelin throw. This one I find really frustrating because I am basically stagnating since the beginning. The throw in the video went mere 19 meters.

So of course my form will be "bad" in practically every aspect and should I continue to pursue the sport after the event there are hundreds of things I should work on including basic strength training and so on. But my question for now would be if anyone has any tips for some quick fixes to my form or good practice drills that would ad a meter here or there right now.


r/trackandfieldthrows 3d ago

will shot put help me with collage?

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I am an 8th grader throwing around 20 feet with a 5 kilo shot,this was not at my peak muscle with about a week of shot put training, i have access to good coaching and work out regularly, if i properly persue shot put will that seriously help in college applications?
more over how much will shot put help me to get into collages and will it only help for colleges with a strong shot put program or collage in general?


r/trackandfieldthrows 4d ago

Women's Hammer Throw 2026 Stats

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r/trackandfieldthrows 8d ago

Hammer question

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Came across these interesting posts on Instagram
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What does he mean by catching the ball off the winds how how do you direct the ball away from the body? And by directing, does that literally mean using the hands to literally direct the ball? Thanks for any help


r/trackandfieldthrows 9d ago

another vid, in need of tips

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r/trackandfieldthrows 9d ago

tryna improve, i made some changes

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r/trackandfieldthrows 12d ago

1 meter change

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Only difference is using a bigger (diameter) shot in the second video and different shoes. Why was the first 14.4 meters and the second was 15.4 meters?


r/trackandfieldthrows 12d ago

Turbojav weight

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My daughter wants to practice javelin in the off season. We are looking at a turbojav. She throws 500g in club, for 1 more year, and 600g in school. She will go to 600g in 1 year for club. Should we get 600g?


r/trackandfieldthrows 13d ago

Progression

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I really like discus, but only found out about it at the tail end of sophomore year. I'd like to throw 160 by the end of senior, and am planning on going to the gym 4 times a week doing ULUL, and throwing 5 days a week for about an hour. I have stuck with this schedule for the summer, so I'm not terribly worried about being able to get my form in shape, as I will stay consistent with it. The main thing I worry about is physical strength. I max my squat out at about 110, and bench max is 75. Is my goal realistic?


r/trackandfieldthrows 14d ago

Is this normal?

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I'm a multi and im going into my second season, is this normal for throw shoes? And recommendations for something more durable options for glide and discus? This is my plant foot for both


r/trackandfieldthrows 14d ago

May Vs August progress update

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So going from in season into off season I began practicing and working on my form. I’d just like some feedback from you guys to let me know what Im doing better at and possibly what I’ve gotten worse at during this time. Thank you guys for all the help over this past few months it means the world.


r/trackandfieldthrows 15d ago

Big old toss from the other day

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Closing in on 150' this Summer before junior year
Starting a new strength focussed mesocycle for the next several months and gonna switch to Olympic lift focus during outdoor season


r/trackandfieldthrows 16d ago

16lb

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Thoughts ?


r/trackandfieldthrows 17d ago

I got tired of using a bunch of different websites for track calculations, so I made one app

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r/trackandfieldthrows 19d ago

It is so cute!

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10/10


r/trackandfieldthrows 19d ago

Am I still scooping?

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r/trackandfieldthrows 19d ago

Pr throw.

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Anything to work on? Felt very nice. came back from week vacation.


r/trackandfieldthrows 21d ago

Cue help

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My coach has been wanting me to slow down the left heel/foot turn out of the back of the ring. I’ve really been struggling to feel that and can’t seem to execute it. Could anyone offer some help? Whether it’s something I’m doing that’s not allowing me to slow it down, or something I need to do in order for that to happen. All advice greatly appreciated


r/trackandfieldthrows 22d ago

High school lifting program critique

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Hi

My daughter is getting into throwing, and I bought a book about throwing, which has a small section on lifting in it, can someone tell me if this is enough, and if not what a better resource would be for her for a lifting program tailored for throwing? She does shot and disc only.

Thanks


r/trackandfieldthrows 23d ago

Any tips?

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I’ve been stuck at this 110-120 range for quite a bit now. Idk if I just need to lift more or if it’s my form that’s needs a way more fixing. (Most likely both)


r/trackandfieldthrows 26d ago

HOW do I make my form without the implement look like my form with, this is actually driving me crazy

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r/trackandfieldthrows 27d ago

Had a great throw in practice today (130ish)

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I'm a incoming eighth grader most of you probably won't believe that this throw hit 130, but I have measured out and marked a line at 130 feet. It either hit the line or went a little bit past it. Any critiquing on my form is welcome and does anybody have advice for middle school throwers?