By: athleticgears | 2011-04-18 | Recreation & Sports Before we go in to the detailed story about Discus throw lets start with the history of this power filled sport. Discus throw is a track and field sport that is played by throwing a heavy metal disc t... read more
By: Dave Hahn | 2010-04-01 | Track and field Okay, so it's not really a secret... The only real secret to success in the throws is repetition. The sooner the athlete gets a high volume of quality repetitions, the sooner the athlete can begin fine tuning technique. Remember it is easier to learn big movements than smaller more intricate movements. So let the athlete get accustomed to rhythm and basic principles of throwing the discus before becoming too concerned about specific time in each phase or angles of trajectory. read more
By: Dave Hahn | 2010-04-01 | Track and field It is useful to see the throw as a system in motion. If the system is set up correctly from the beginning it will run as expected provided there are no breakdowns along the way. Many people do not realize how critical the entry of the discus throw really is. If the system is not set up correctly, it has virtually zero chance of success. Once the thrower has a good understanding of the full technique, she should spend time perfecting her entry every day. read more
By: Dave Hahn | 2010-04-01 | Track and field The entry is full of subtle balance and position nuances, but when performed correctly, leads to much smoother and farther throws. Common mistakes that you will encounter in the entry include: read more
By: A Tuliau | 2010-03-29 | Track and field As with the shot put, throwing the discus also has 3 Basics Steps. The Grip and Release: Holding the discus is a very important part the process. read more
By: Dee Power | 2010-10-02 | Article Marketing If just maintaining healthy Discus in an aquarium is a challenge successfully breeding them and keeping the fry alive is even more so. read more
By: Vince Lehman | 2010-03-30 | Track and field The majority of people have never even heard of Discus, Shot Put, Javelin, Hammer. What are these 4 words? They are all sports of track and field that require great technical skill and athleticism. read more
By: Gillian Laurence | 2010-08-25 | Recreation & Sports Discus is one of the oldest Olympic sports today. This sport presented an ancient forms of physical and athletic competition. It is also particularly technical disciplined. Below are some tips helping you improve your personal discus technique. read more
By: Tatiana Walker | 2010-04-02 | Pets I want to talk about buying this fish. Since discus are very delicate, graceful, and beautiful, they are a very valuable commodity. You will want to make sure you are buying healthy fish. So, what are the signs of sick fish? If you are buying 2-3 months old fry (young) they should be about 2-2.5". read more
By: Gendo Ikari | 2010-04-03 | Pets I believe that a Discus fish aquarium should be entirely geared toward keeping Discus fish, as other species generally do not require the dedication and environment that Discus fish need. The setup, plants and other inhabitants should be carefully chosen for optimal conditions, giving the Discus fish first priority. Discus fish are calm, timid fish who like to be kept in small groups of five to eight fish, as like other schooling fish they need the security of a school around them. read more