Amy Bilmanis on Throwing the Discus

From: The Washington Post | Date: June 10, 2005 | Copyright information

Have quick feet: The ability to generate the speed necessary to launch the discus starts with having quick feet on the opening steps, Bilmanis says.

Use your legs: Bilmanis says that the bulk of the ...

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