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[01]Fix My Discus Form

What an AI discus form check actually shows you

Phase-by-phase break

Your discus broken into the phases coaches grade. AI tells you which phase is costing you the most and why.

Specific frames, not impressions

When a coach says "your form is off," you don't always know where. AI marks the exact frame the error appears, with a coaching note attached.

Drill prescribed for the error

Every flagged error comes with the drill that targets it. No generic homework, no guessing what to work on next session.

Form check, in 60 seconds

What an AI form check tells you about your discus

You'll see priority-tagged technique notes, the specific frames where the form breaks, and the drill that targets each issue. It's a full discus form check in under a minute, the kind you'd pay an expensive remote coach for.

Follow up in chat and ask questions. The AI remembers your analysis and speaks the language of discus coaching.

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  • Priority-tagged coaching notes
  • AI chat follow-up on every analysis
Discus thrower at release, rotation complete, disc leaving fingertips, Track & Field AI (form-checked)
Discus · Sample analysis “Your right foot lands open past 90°, you've lost 15° of separation before the block. Work on an active right foot that lands pointing back.”
[01]Most-flagged errors

The mistakes coaches see most often

Each fault below is described two ways: how it looks on video (so you can recognize it on your own clips) and the drill or cue that fixes it. AI form check identifies these patterns in the same frames a coach would.

01
Fault Pattern · 01

Axis tilt off vertical

Observed on video

Your body leans sideways during the spin, tilting the release plane and causing a low, flat throw.

Prescribed fix

Pivot drills without the discus, focus on a vertical spine through the turn.

02
Fault Pattern · 02

Right foot lands open

Observed on video

Your right foot lands past 90 degrees at the power position, pre-breaking separation and reducing release speed.

Prescribed fix

Active-right-foot drills with a cue to land the foot pointing back toward the start of the circle.

03
Fault Pattern · 03

Arm winding too far behind

Observed on video

Your throwing arm trails too far behind the hip, flattening disc flight and forcing a low release.

Prescribed fix

Standing-throw drills with a cue 'arm follows hip', keep the arm in the power pocket.

[01]Phase by phase

The full discus sequence, broken down

Each phase has a coaching cue, a measurable target, the frames a coach pauses on, and the failure mode AI flags most often. Use it as a self-diagnostic checklist on every video.

01
Phase 01 / 06

Hold and stance

Discus rests on first joints of fingers, hand spread. Stand at the back of the circle, feet shoulder-width.

Cue"Discus on the fingers, not the palm. Wide base."
TargetDiscus released off index finger last for clockwise spin (RH thrower).
FramesSet frame, preliminary swing initiation.
FailureDiscus deep in the palm (slow release).
02
Phase 02 / 06

Preliminary swings

1-2 swings to load the throwing shoulder. Builds rhythm and torque.

Cue"Easy swings, get tall."
TargetWind angle 40-60 deg at peak of swing.
FramesFirst swing, second swing peak, transition to rotation.
FailureOver-winding (tightness); not enough load.
03
Phase 03 / 06

Rotation (south-side / 1.75 turns)

Body rotates 1.75 turns across the circle. Feet move heel-toe-heel pattern. Major contributor to angular momentum.

Cue"Sprint with the lower body."
TargetRotation completes in ~0.7-0.9 s elite.
FramesInitial pivot, 90 deg, 180 deg, 270 deg, arrival at front.
FailureLosing balance; arm leading (should follow lower body).
04
Phase 04 / 06

Power position

Right foot lands first (still rotating), then left foot blocks. Hip-shoulder separation maxes here. Trunk rotation velocity = 40% of release velocity.

Cue"Shoulders back, hips ahead."
TargetHip-shoulder separation 40-60 deg. Power position duration ~0.1-0.15 s.
FramesRight foot land, left foot block, max separation.
FailureArm dragging behind too far; soft block.
05
Phase 05 / 06

Delivery and release

Hips lead; shoulders unwind; arm fires last. Discus released at 32-37 deg with release velocity 20-25 m/s.

Cue"Long arm. Off the index finger."
TargetRelease angle 32-37 deg. Release velocity 20-25 m/s elite men, 18-22 elite women.
FramesRelease frame, follow-through.
FailureRelease too high (40+ deg) or too low (under 30); off-finger release.
06
Phase 06 / 06

Reverse and recovery

Right leg switches forward to absorb momentum.

Cue"Right foot lands, balance."
TargetStay in circle for fair throw.
FramesReverse plant.
FailureOut-of-circle foul.
[09]Methodology & sources

References

Primary sources behind the numbers and methods on this page.

  1. Mechanisms of Body Rotation in the Discus Throw (SportRxiv)
  2. Contribution of Some Biomechanical Variables to Discus Throw Performance in Youth
  3. Individualized Optimal Release Angles in Discus Throwing (PubMed)
  4. Optimal Discus Trajectories (ScienceDirect)
[10]Common questions

Fix My Discus Form FAQ

Five common questions about discus that come up in coaching.

How does AI discus form check work?
Upload a video of your rep. The AI extracts the critical frames for discus specifically, identifies the phase each one represents, and flags any technique errors with a priority tag and a written explanation.
How accurate is AI form check for discus?
The AI is built around discus-specific mechanics and uses the same coaching vocabulary your coach uses. It catches the technique errors that show up most often in discus, plus the typical fix for each one.
Can AI form check replace a coach?
No, but it covers the gap between coaching sessions. Most athletes use it for tape review between practices and bring the AI's notes to their in-person coach for context.
What kind of discus video works best for form check?
Side-on, landscape, 20-40 feet away, with the full rep in frame. A normal iPhone video at practice is exactly what the system was built for.
Is the form check private?
Yes. Videos and analyses are tied to your device. We don't post anything publicly, share with other users, or train models on your uploads.
[INDEX]More ways to dial in your discus

The full discus index

A directory of every discus page on the site, from broad analysis tools to specific phase deep-dives. Each entry points to a focused write-up.

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