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| Rules>>>>>> |
Throwing Rules |
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Stand at the start line with the whizzle ball in your dominant hand. |
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Throw the whizzle ball as far as you can in front of you using an over arm throw. |
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The distance from the start line to the point where your whizzle ball finishes moving will be measured. |
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No run up will be allowed. |
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| Progressive Practices >>>>>> |
| Practice |
Coaching points |
| 1. |
Sitting over arm throw. |
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The longer your arm is in contact with the ball, the further it will travel. |
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Sit down on the floor opposite your partner about 2 metres away. |
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Start from a position where all your weight (and your arm) is back. |
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Throw a soft ball to your partner. |
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Use your trunk to first bring your body forwards. |
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They must catch the ball and return it to you without either of you moving from your spot on the floor. |
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Your arm should come through fast and last. |
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If both catches were successful, both take a step back and repeat. |
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See how far you can sit away from each other while both of you catch. |
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| Practice |
Coaching points |
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Standing throw. |
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Place the opposite foot to your throwing arm up to the line. |
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See how far you can throw a ball. |
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Make sure all your weight is on your back foot to start. |
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Mark yourself a starting line. |
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Have your arm stretched out behind you. |
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Put one foot up to this line. |
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Drive off your back leg first. |
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Throw a ball as far as you can – be careful you don’t hit any one. |
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Rotate your hips forward. |
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Your feet must not cross your line at any point during the throw. |
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Present your chest to the direction of the throw. |
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Place a marker where it landed. |
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Bring your arm through fast and last. |
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Try to beat your throw. |
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The ball should be brought through from a low to a high position. |
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| Practice |
Coaching points |
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Whizzle Throwing |
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Make sure you bring the Whizzle ball through straight over your shoulder. |
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Try the above practice using a Whizzle Ball (a modified javelin which can be purchase from shops such as Woolworth's) |
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| VIDEO >>>>>> |
Practice 1 - Over arm Throw
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Practice 2 - Standing Throw |
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Practice 3 - Whizzle Throw |
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| Throwing Awards >>>>>> |
Gold Whizzle Launcher
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Level |
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Rating |
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Superior |
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18m and above |
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Good |
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15-17.9m |
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Above Average |
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10-14.9m |
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Average |
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5-9.9m |
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Below Average |
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4.9m and below |
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