Throws Training

Below are presentations from the High Performance National Podium Education Project held December 11-13, 2007 in Las Vegas, Nevada. All links are to .pdf documents.

• Critical Factors in the Shot Put
  Mike Young
   
• Assorted Thoughts on Strength and Athletic Training for Throwers
  Dan Pfaff
   
• Specific Strength, Flexibility and Balance for the Discus Throw
  Jerry Clayton
   
• Specific Strength, Speed and Flexibility for the Shot Put
  Don Babbit
   
• Biomechanical Review of the Javelin Throw
  Steve Leigh, MS
   
• Overview of the Training Plans for Suzy Powell
  Dan Pfaff
   
• The Development of Reese Hoffa and Training Scheme for 2007 Season
  Don Babbit
   
• Event Specific Weight Lifting for Throwers
  Robert Weir
   
• The Biomechanics of Throwing Discus
  Bing Yu, PhD
   
• Throws Implement Selection
  Jerry Clayton
   
• Training the Elite Hammer Thrower
  Jud Logan
   
• Throwing Volumes, Specific Implements and Peaking for the Hammer
  John Smith
   
• Nutrition for Power Events
  Jackie Berning, PhD, RD, CSSD