The theme of the panel is strength training for the throws.
USTCCA Throws Panel Questions
Moderator- Vern Gambetta
Can you give
us an overview of your yearly plan and the four year plan for your throwers?
What ratio
of general/specific strength to general strength do you use in each of the
throws?
How often do
you squat?
How much
strength is enough? How do you know when you at optimum levels?
How does
your strength training differ with your female throwers?
What type of
ancillary work do you do with throwers? (i.e. Coordination, mobility, plyo’s,
med ball etc.)
Do you use
overweight and underweight implements? If so what are ratio’s for the various
throws? When do you use heavy? When do you use light?
How much
rotational work do you do? if so what mode(s) do you use?
How do you
sequence your throwing sessions in relation to your lifting sessions?
Do you use
post activation potentiation type of work in your strength training?
Steve Falk
Vern,
I would love to see your answers to those questions. I love your blog but as a highland games thrower this would apply specifically to me. Keep up the post and report back your thoughts from the throws group as well. Thanks,
Steve
Nate Smith
Vern,
It would be interesting to see how many coaches are training this group as athletes and not just lifting & throwing everyday. I too would be interested in what some of the answers would be.
Nate
Mike
Coach,
Would greatly enjoy reading a transcript of the answers and comments. Thanks