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In this course Coach Aikens will go through the glide technique for throwing the shot put.� Coach Aikens breaks the technique down to easy to follow positions and movements. Coach Aikens then also shows you�multiple drills to follow to help master these positions & movements.��This course will be valuable for both the beginner and advanced glide shot putter.1 John Brenner 0:08
2 John Brenner Rear View 0:08
3 Back of the Ring Drill 0:10
4 Chair Glides 0:07
5 Gather Drill 0:09
6 Gather Left Leg Drill 0:12
7 Glide Drill Stop 0:07
8 Fremd Thrower 62 ft 0:42
9 Plyo-Powers 0:08
10 Right leg push drill 0:18
11 Strol Full Glide 0:14
12 Step Back Drill 0:40
13 T-Position Drill 0:20
14 Ulf Timmerman 0:05
15 Fremd Thrower 62 ft 0:42
16 Crouch to A Drill 0:13
17 Double Glide 0:14
18 Full Glide 0:06
19 Right foot turn drill 0:14Jim Aikens has been coaching the throws since 1984. He has been the head coach at William Fremd High School in Palatine, Illinois since 1990. During this time Jim�s throwers have medaled at national competitions, won four state championships and 16 other state medals. Jim's throwers have also won numerous sectional and conference championships.� Jim has had 5 throwers toss the shot 60 feet or better.��Jim has earned his USA Track & Field Level 1 and Level 2 certification.� In 2014 Jim was�chosen as one of the eight�finalist for the National High School Coaches Association coach of the year. �He has also served as President for the Illinois Track and Cross-Country Coaches Association and is a member of their Hall of Fame. Jim is currently the Illinois representative for the National Throws Coaches Association.� In the past 15 years Jim�s team�s have won seven conference championships, six sectional championships, and four top 8 finishes at the Illinois state meet. Coach Aikens has published several articles and videos about the Throws and training for the throws and is a much sought after speaking clinician.
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