161. Teaching Progressions for the Throwing Events
With Boo Schexnayder
Build shot put, discus, and javelin technique with Boo Schexnayder's ten-drill progression system — ideal for beginners and advanced throwers alike.
~6 Hrs. Duration
35 Pages of Course Materials
10 Knowledge Retention Checks
Syllabus
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General Throws Series Z
This section introduces fundamental concepts for throwing, including stance, foot positioning, and weight transfer, to establish a strong technical foundation.
02
General Throws Series X
General Throws Series X focuses on integrating upper and lower body movements using medicine ball drills to develop balance, coordination, and synchronization in throwing mechanics.
03
General Throws Series Y
General Throws Series Y builds on Series X by focusing on single-arm throws, with drills that emphasize blocking and strike mechanics essential for an effective throw.
04
The Remedial Glide Series
Designed for beginners, this series covers basic lateral movements and proper body alignment to develop a foundational glide technique in shot put.
05
The Intermediate Glide Series
The Intermediate Glide Series advances the glide technique by emphasizing body positioning, balance, and coordination to improve unseating, push-off, and landing phases.
06
The Remedial Crossover Series
The Remedial Crossover Series teaches crossover and shuffle techniques for javelin, discus, and rotational shot put, focusing on weight distribution and fluid body movement coordination.
07
The Glide Shot Put Series
Offering shot-specific drills for refining the glide shot put technique, the Glide Shot Put Series emphasizes wrist control, foot positioning, and separation of upper and lower body movements.
08
Discus Throw Series
A progression of discus drills to improve grip, stance, and rotational mechanics, focusing on body alignment and a controlled release for optimal performance.The Jump Phase emphasizes posture, swing mechanics, and arm extension to control rotation, ensuring a stable and efficient finish.
09
The Rotational Shot Put Series
Adapted from both the glide shot put and discus, this series focuses on rotational mechanics and timing to maximize strike efficiency in shot put.
10
The Javelin Series
A sequence of javelin-specific drills that build on crossover techniques to refine grip, throwing mechanics, and body positioning for effective delivery.
Meet Your Instructor
Boo Schexnayder
Irving “Boo” Schexnayder is regarded as one of the world’s leading authorities in training design. Over his 40-year career, Schexnayder has been part of 13 NCAA Championship teams and coached 26 individual NCAA Champions, 18 Olympians, and 7 World Championship medalists.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions? Contact us.
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No, you can choose to enroll at any time you’d like, and take however much time you want to; the course will always be there for whatever timeline suits you.
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Yes and no– it is not possible to download the video lessons, but you can download all PDF materials.
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There is no time limit to your login, and you can go back and look at any part of the course you want at any time.
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You must show that you have an understanding of the material by achieving a mark of 80% or higher on the Knowledge Retention Checks– but don’t worry, you can take those Knowledge Retention Checks more than one time if need be.
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For any course content, we encourage you to write the questions in the Ascent Track Discord in each class section. For any technical issues, you can contact us at support@ascenttrackclinics.com
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In this comprehensive online self-paced class, Boo Schexnayder delivers the same smooth, seamless teaching approach found in his other courses, now focused on throwing events.
The course includes ten detailed drill sequences, perfect for beginners starting from scratch or experienced athletes looking to correct bad habits. Coach Schexnayder breaks down the teaching into three easy-to-follow progressions, focusing on positioning, strike, and footwork fundamentals during the delivery.
You'll also learn three distinct series of drills designed to implement the glide, turns, and crossovers. Additionally, event-specific sequences are provided for the glide shot put, discus, rotational shot put, and javelin. Throughout each progression, Coach Schexnayder highlights key technical points and explains when to introduce them within the drill sequence.
This course features archived video content that can now only be found here in this course, while the study notes and knowledge retention checks are new materials that are unique to this course.