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STANDING THROW [2 records]

Record 1 2010-07-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Track and Field
CONT

The standing throw starts with the athlete balanced over the rear foot, the shot nestled under the chin and positioned behind the right foot ... From this position, the rotation begins with the right foot, proceeding upward through the knee and to the hips ... The rotation continues through the trunk to the shoulders as the release action begins.

CONT

The legs, followed by the trunk and then the throwing shoulder, should initiate the stand throw ... Many throwers throw much farther in warm-ups with their stand throw than their full technique and then go on [to] use their full technique in the meet.

OBS

Technique/tactics - throwing events.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Athlétisme
CONT

Lancer sans élan. Pendant le redressement du buste, conserver le poids placé au cou. Action dynamique de la jambe D, puis de la jambe G. Terminer le geste par l'action du bras D.

OBS

Technique/tactique - lancers.

Spanish

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Record 2 2000-09-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Martial Arts

French

Domaine(s)
  • Arts martiaux

Spanish

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