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[01]Phases we analyze

Every phase of discus, broken out

Wind-up

Back of circle setup, axis of rotation, arm position.

Entry

Pivot off the back foot into the turn.

Sprint

Driving across the circle, feet active.

Power position

Right foot plant, separation, discus trailing.

Block and release

Left side block, rip, high release off the fingertips.

Why it's different

AI that actually understands discus

Generic video tools look at "a person moving." We built a model specifically around discus. the phases, the mechanics, and the coaching language real discus coaches use.

Upload the rep. We extract the critical frames. You get a breakdown in plain English with priority tags. critical, worth working on, fine.

  • Event-specific phase detection
  • Priority-tagged coaching notes (critical / important / minor)
  • Cause-and-effect frame markers
  • Follow-up AI coach chat on every analysis
Discus thrower at release, rotation complete, disc leaving fingertips, Track & Field AI
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.”
[03]Common discus throw mistakes

The three errors the AI flags most often

These are the technique patterns we see over and over again across discus athletes. Each one has a specific look on video and a specific fix.

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.

High school female discus thrower mid-rotation in the circle
Real athletes

Used by discus athletes at every level

From freshman discus to D1 rosters, athletes upload phone video and get the same frame-by-frame coaching read. The AI doesn't grade you. it explains what it sees, in the vocabulary a real discus coach would use.

  • Every level, freshman to D1
  • Same AI model, same vocabulary
  • Practice reps, meet reps, warm-ups. all fair game
  • Works with any phone, any angle
[10]Common questions

Discus FAQ

Can it tell me my axis of rotation?
It flags when your rotation axis tips off vertical, a common cause of low release and short throws.
Does it work for right-handed and left-handed throwers?
Yes.
What release angle is best for discus?
35-38 degrees into the wind, a touch lower with a tailwind. The AI flags when release is well outside that window.
What common discus mistakes does the AI catch?
Axis tilt, open right foot, late block arm, flat disc flight, and release too early in the circle.
Can the AI detect a flat disc at release?
Yes. It flags low release angle and estimates disc attack angle from side-on video.
[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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Download the app. Film a rep. See what the AI sees. No card, no account, one free analysis.

60s
Time per analysis
Phases analyzed5 for discus
Coaching languagePlain English
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