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Athletics: Hip Flick Drill

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DESCRIPTION

Both feet turn towards the direction of the throw with the hip moving ahead of the arm.

COACHING POINTS

The arm movement is last and fast, with the head facing the direction of the throw.

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OFTEN USED WITH...

Disc Ball Drill:

Move weight across to the left using disc ball, with the arm at a right angle to the body.

Discus

Standing throw:

Athlete demonstrates a Standing Throw.

Use of the hips, shoulders and upper torso for twist and extra rotation, to generate power.

Discus

Accelleration:

Discus

Full turn and throw with disc ball:

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