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4 Step Approach to Discus with Emily Webb

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Coach Emily Webb's lecture on the '4 Step Approach to Discus' in track and field offers a comprehensive guide to coaching throwers with a focus on technique refinement and athlete development. Throughout the course, Coach Webb emphasizes the importance of providing each athlete with the opportunity to learn and improve, regardless of their initial skill level. She advocates against making cuts based solely on performance, instead opting for a patient and supportive approach that allows athletes to grow over time. By sharing her own experiences and insights, Coach Webb underscores the value of dedication and hard work in achieving success in the throwing events.

Syllabus

  • Building a Championship Throws Program
  • The Power of Body Positioning
  • The Backwards Seat Technique
  • The Half Wheel
  • The Step-In Turn
  • The South African Drill
  • Adapting to Athletes' Strengths and Conditions
  • Focal Points
  • Nurturing Potential: Why Cutting Kids Isn't the Solution

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