Pros & Cons. The Grounded Release Method Versus the Airborne Release Method in the Discus Throw

Authors

Andreas Maheras, Fort Hays State UniversityFollow

Abstract

The two main factors that determine the effectiveness of the airborne or grounded method are the vertical velocity of the system’s center of mass during the final part of the discus delivery and the amount of angular momentum that can be effectively transferred to the discus. There is a strong suggestion that airborne release helps the vertical velocity of the system’s center of mass make a larger contribution to the vertical velocity of the discus.

Document Type

Article

Source Publication

Techniques for Track and Field & Cross Country

Version

Publisher's Version

Publication Date

11-1-2009

Volume

3

Issue

2

First Page

38

Last Page

42

Rights

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Recommended Citation

Maheras, A. (2009). Pros & Cons. The Grounded Release Method Versus the Airborne Release Method in the Discus Throw. Techniques for Track and Field & Cross Country, 3 (2), 38-42.