As with the shot, a good discus throw depends on your level and on the weight you are spinning, since the boys', girls', and college implements all differ. The discus also rewards a clean, flat release more than raw strength, so technique carries real weight here. Below are the benchmarks at each stage and what tends to add distance.
On developing weights, boys around 90 to 120 feet and girls around 75 to 100 are progressing well. Early distance comes from a balanced turn and a flat, clean release off the index finger, not from muscling the throw.
Throwing the 1.6-kilogram boys' discus and the 1-kilogram girls' discus, a good varsity mark is around 150 feet for boys and 125 feet for girls, with 170 and 145 scoring at the championship level. A clean release that stops the discus from wobbling is often worth more than extra strength.
College men throw the 2-kilogram discus and women the 1-kilogram, with good marks around 165 to 185 feet for men and 150 to 170 for women. Elite is around 205 feet for men and 180 for women on those implements.
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Typical boys' marks from developing through elite, girls' marks in the table below. Compare throws only on the same weight.
Standard implements: HS boys 1.6 kg, college men 2 kg, girls and women 1 kg.
| Level | Boys / Men | Girls / Women |
|---|---|---|
| Middle school | 90 ft | 75 ft |
| HS developing | 120 ft | 100 ft |
| HS varsity (good) | 150 ft (1.6 kg) | 125 ft (1 kg) |
| College | 180 ft (2 kg) | 150 ft (1 kg) |
| Elite | 205 ft (2 kg) | 180 ft (1 kg) |
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