How to Throw a Flying Disc Like a Discus

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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There's a lot of twisting and turning, but when you uncork the discus throw, it just feels right.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

  • Disc

Step1
Grasp the disc with your thumb on the inside edge, your four fingers outside, and your palm facing up.
Step2
Extend your arm completely.
Step3
Rotate your wrist 360 degrees, so your elbow, your palm and the top of the disc are pointed up.
Step4
Aim your nonthrowing shoulder at your target.
Step5
Rotate your hips and shoulders until your nonthrowing arm is completely extended and pointed in the opposite direction of your target.
Step6
Point your throwing arm at your target behind your back.
Step7
Keep your feet firmly planted as you rotate. You're now "wound up" and ready to throw.
Step8
Whip your shoulders and hips back around toward your target.
Step9
Release the disc directly in front of you with a snap of your wrist.

Tips & Warnings

  • Hold the edge of the disc, so the entire disc rests behind your hand.
  • Keep both shoulders on a level plane throughout the entire rotation.
  • Accuracy is difficult to master, but this is a good throw for distance.
  • Practice, practice, practice.

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