Are your students throwing the correct equipment?
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Athletics will soon be in full flow in most schools throughout the UK, including teaching the art of throwing. The four standard throwing events — shot put, discus, hammer, and javelin — all involve the hurling of implements of various weights and shapes over the maximum possible distance. It is important to know if your students are throwing in line with recommended guidelines for their age, and which weight and size should students be using.
Throwing weight rules can become tricky. If you are not sure and want to ensure your students are using the correct equipment and have access to the minimum weight for their age group, take a look at our throwing weights guide for Shotput, Discus, Javelin, and Hammer.
If your facilities are open to the community, we have thrown in adult guidance too… if not, why not get your teachers embracing the art of throwing this Spring and Summer!
