42# wfd (I’m old)
So my season will be starting again in may, last year i was a C with mild success. I’m slowly building a collection of impliments, i have several stones, a 20lbs shot and a 56 weight. Should i Start the season as a C again or should i move up to B’s for the better competition?
Lot of meets don’t go past B so as not to limit your opportunities to compete I’d say go B.
The meet i plan on is in windsor colorado, it has C B and open classes available to me. B will most likely be the best choice, as i have too many weak events for Open but it’s a small enough venue that C’s wouldnt give me much to go after. Thanks for the input.
Hey how’s everybody’s season going so far?
I just started training for and competing in HG this spring. I love the sport. I competed in my first games last month, and I’m planning on competing again in July (sooner if possible).
Being the broke college kid I am, I put together a rather basic implement to practice my WFD technique… it’s only about 20lbs and is a few inches longer than a regular WFD implement, but I get to practice with the actual implements on weekends.
I’m attaching a video of me practicing WFD, if anybody would be interested in giving me some pointers that would be great. I’ve been working on waiting for the implement longer before initiating my first turn.
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@ Sharp, I can’t find the link but I have a cheap way to make the weights (hardest part is getting a handle) that is great for us broke college kids! I’ll be sure to PM it to you asap!
I was training with this guy for some time till he got very busy
he got me strong as hell in no time and his other buddy had great advice on form (former college D1 thrower)
I haven’t got to compete with a lack of a car to be honest, and the ones my friend went to were all invites only so I couldn’t compete. But once I’m back to a level I’ll try and compete! Its great having thrown for Track and Field though, huge advantage…
as far as girls go! I’ve seen several compete! and practice with us including my girlfriend!
Sharp4850-looks ok…some things popping off my head(no longer compete,but did represent USA in USA vs Canada amtr championships-finished 4th at Masters Worlds & coached the number one female in the world for a few years) a)too much hopping-the longer you are off the ground more torque you are losing
b) tighten up the first spin-try to make it tight and more centered then "sprint to the trig
c) weight getting a bit in front of you
d) get lower in your start and try to stay semi squat position til release then explode up
Ok that being said your form is better than about 85% that start the sport(myself included)-become a student of the sport-go to youtube watch videos(kiltedthrower.com has some great vids and hes a heck of a pro thrower/nice guy too)…go to nasgaweb.com and learn…train with another(seasoned hg veteran) thrower good luck and keep up the hard work
Hey Kc, I would love to see that link if you find it.
@dwood, thanks for the input, I appreciate it. I’ve been working on not hopping so much as well lately, I think it’s improved but it could also be better I suppose!
I’ll work on staying lower throughout and not drifting as much on the first turn.
Thanks again
[quote]dwood13 wrote:
Sharp4850-looks ok…some things popping off my head(no longer compete,but did represent USA in USA vs Canada amtr championships-finished 4th at Masters Worlds & coached the number one female in the world for a few years) a)too much hopping-the longer you are off the ground more torque you are losing
b) tighten up the first spin-try to make it tight and more centered then "sprint to the trig
c) weight getting a bit in front of you
d) get lower in your start and try to stay semi squat position til release then explode up
Ok that being said your form is better than about 85% that start the sport(myself included)-become a student of the sport-go to youtube watch videos(kiltedthrower.com has some great vids and hes a heck of a pro thrower/nice guy too)…go to nasgaweb.com and learn…train with another(seasoned hg veteran) thrower good luck and keep up the hard work [/quote]
Good advice here. Definitely looks like you get the weight too far in front of you. Looks like you’ve been taught by one of the “cast and spin” technique guys. I found that method to be too difficult to time. I prefer the Larry Brock method of “dragging” the weight behind your spins, and letting your footwork take care of everything. A few more things you might try:
- On the first spin, you want your right foot to end up exactly where your left foot started.
- Work on your hip/shoulder separation. At the end of each spin, your hips should be perpendicular to the trig, and your shoulders should be parallel to the back line. Try to spot something behind the back line (tree, car, person, etc) on each turn. The hip/shoulder separation gives you a longer final pull and more power.
- “Stick” the end of the throw. If you are hopping off balance with a 20# weight, the 56# will toss you out of the box.
I’m heading to the under 190# national championship this weekend. Hoping to make weight, have a decent day of throwing, and power down some serious BBQ and beers after!
