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68 Health and Physical Education - XI Initial Stage of Discus Throw Do You Know? The first national body of At First the athlete will stand in the circle near the ring with athletics‘Amateur Athletic the back against the direction of throwing the discus. The Association, (AAA), was established in England. athlete will take one or two swings while rotating the right arm along with the body. In this position, the whole body weight will shift from one foot to another. The heels will lift upward. The upper part of the body should be bent towards right side, while the discus is on the right side. The circle will start from the lower part of the body, the left foot will be rotated leftward, and the body weight will rest on it. The right knee and right foot will also rotate. In this position, the process of crossing the discus will start. First of all, the left foot will leave the ground. After this, the left foot will take the position of throwing the discus. The right foot (bent at knee) will rotate from left to right in a semi-circle. Both the muscles will be in front of the shoulder while rotating and as a result, there will be a bend in the upper and lower portion of the body. The right arm holding the discus will be straight and above the head. The left arm will be in front of the chest and bent at the elbow. The head will remain straight. Methods of Discus Throw A Discus is thrown by three methods. 1. The athlete keeps the right foot at the centre line and left foot 10 cm behind the circle. 2. In the second method the athletes keep the centre line between their feet. 3. In the third method, the athletes keep their left foot on the centre line. Throwing: Both the feet will be straight at the knees while rotating at the time of throwing. The shoulder muscles will move forward. The shoulders and trunk will stop rotating. Whole of the body’s weight will be on both the toes and feet will be straight. The left foot will come back at the end but the right foot will bend from the knee after going forward. The upper part of the body will be bent forward. It is done to balance the body. Last Step: Both the feet will be on the ground, the waist will be bent backward in rotating position, left foot will be in straight line and right foot will be bent at knee. The right knee will be rotating to the left side. The left arm will open upward. The right arm will be brought forward and upward while keeping away from the body. Reprint 2026-27