1. Evolution of the Discus
... in how many steps they could take before releasing the discus. This change stayed up until the 1908 Olympics when the square gave way to a circle, which is still used today (Pagani, 5). One conflict that still remained was the issue of everyone using different sized discus, which made it harder ... with a controlled windup (Wilkins, 6). The windup is a source of trouble for many young throwers, and for one reason: speed. At the back of the circle you need position and control, not speed (Wilkins, 6). Speed is the main factor that causes many throwers to not be successful. By going to fas...
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