Glide or spin for novice

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   I'm curious if learning the glide or spin for the open stone is better for a novice thrower. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

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JStl1 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 3/04/12 Status: Offline Points: 10	Post Options Post Reply Quote JStl1 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Glide or spin for novice Posted: 3/23/12 at 10:35am
	I'm curious if learning the glide or spin for the open stone is better for a novice thrower. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Kilted Lancer Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 4/07/11 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 140	Post Options Post Reply Quote Kilted Lancer Report Post Thanks(3) Quote Reply Posted: 3/23/12 at 12:18pm
	As a throws coach, it is always nice to teach someone who already has a background with the glide. The glide is a lot easier and quicker to learn than rotational, and will teach all of the important features of the finish. If you're totally new to stone/shot putting, I would say invest the majority of your time on the stand throw. Remember that about 90% of your distance comes from the stand, and so it's really important to master that before you start trying to learn a full technique. In terms of the available techniques for open stone, I would rank them in the following order of difficulty to learn: Braemar, Step-back, Glide, MSA (modified south african), full rotational. I wouldn't recommend going full rotational unless you have access to a knowledgeable coach or you yourself have a strong throwing background, and you're willing to sacrifice a year or two to learn it. I think the glide and MSA can be self-coached though video. If you're interested in the MSA, check out Matt Vincent's open stone breakdown posted on his "Drifta Lifta" blog - It is bang on.

JStl1 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 3/04/12 Status: Offline Points: 10	Post Options Post Reply Quote JStl1 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 3/26/12 at 11:48am
	Thanks Kilted Lancer! That's great info. I really appreciate it. I'll give it a shot.