161. Teaching Progressions for the Throwing Events

Take throws performance to the next level with a self-paced course taught by veteran instructor and founder of USTFCCCA’s Track & Field Academy, Boo Schexnayder.

~6 Hrs. Duration | 35 Pages of Course Materials | 10 Knowledge Retention Checks

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Course instructor

BOO SCHEXNAYDER

Owner

SAC Speed

With over 40 years of experience in coaching and consulting, Boo Schexnayder is regarded as one of the world’s premier field event coaches.

He was the mastermind behind 26 NCAA Champions during his collegiate coaching career, was part 13 NCAA Championship teams and a pair of Juco National titles, and he has developed a host of conference champions and All-Americans.

Schexnayder has also been a prominent figure on the international scene. He has coached 18 Olympians and 7 Olympic/World Championship medalists, and served on coaching staffs for Team USA to the 2003 Pan Am Games in Santo Domingo, the 2006 World Junior Championships in Beijing, and was the Jumps Coach for Team USA at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing.

Schexnayder has been just as successful off the track. He is certified at Level I, II and III, and owns the prestigious Master Coach Designation from USA Track and Field. He is also certified by the NSCA as a Strength and Conditioning coach.
Schexnayder has been heavily involved in Coaching Education. He formerly served as national chair of USATF’s Coaching Education Committee, Jumps Subcommittee chair, and chair of the Biomechanics subcommittee.
Schexnayder was also the founder of the Track and Field Academy, the educational branch of the US Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association. He served as program director from its inception in 2009 through 2017, and still serves as an instructor in biomechanics, training design, and event-specific courses.

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

A DETAILED COURSE FOR BEGINNERS AND ADVANCED PRACTITIONERS ALIKE

In this comprehensive online self-paced class, Boo Schexnayder delivers the same smooth, seamless teaching approach found in his other courses, now focused on throwing events.

The course includes ten detailed drill sequences, perfect for beginners starting from scratch or experienced athletes looking to correct bad habits. Coach Schexnayder breaks down the teaching into three easy-to-follow progressions, focusing on positioning, strike, and footwork fundamentals during the delivery.

You'll also learn three distinct series of drills designed to implement the glide, turns, and crossovers. Additionally, event-specific sequences are provided for the glide shot put, discus, rotational shot put, and javelin. Throughout each progression, Coach Schexnayder highlights key technical points and explains when to introduce them within the drill sequence.

This course features archived video content that can now only be found here in this course, while the study notes and knowledge retention checks are new materials that are unique to this course.

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COURSE LAYOUT

01. GENERAL THROWS SERIES Z

This section introduces fundamental concepts for throwing, including stance, foot positioning, and weight transfer, to establish a strong technical foundation.

VIDEO: General Throws Series Z

STUDY NOTES: General Throws Series Z

KNOWLEDGE RETENTION CHECK: General Throws Series Z

02. GENERAL THROWS SERIES X

General Throws Series X focuses on integrating upper and lower body movements using medicine ball drills to develop balance, coordination, and synchronization in throwing mechanics.

VIDEO: General Throws Series X

STUDY NOTES: General Throws Series X

KNOWLEDGE RETENTION CHECK: General Throws Series X

03. GENERAL THROW SERIES Y

General Throws Series Y builds on Series X by focusing on single-arm throws, with drills that emphasize blocking and strike mechanics essential for an effective throw.

VIDEO: General Throws Series Y

STUDY NOTES: General Throws Series Y

KNOWLEDGE RETENTION CHECK: General Throws Series Y

05. THE INTERMEDIATE GLIDE SERIES

The Intermediate Glide Series advances the glide technique by emphasizing body positioning, balance, and coordination to improve unseating, push-off, and landing phases.

VIDEO: The Intermediate Glide Series

STUDY NOTES: The Intermediate Glide Series

KNOWLEDGE RETENTION CHECK: The Intermediate Glide Series

04. THE REMEDIAL GLIDE SERIES

Designed for beginners, this series covers basic lateral movements and proper body alignment to develop a foundational glide technique in shot put.

VIDEO: The Remedial Glide Series

STUDY NOTES: The Remedial Glide Series

KNOWLEDGE RETENTION CHECK: The Remedial Glide Series

06. THE REMEDIAL CROSSOVER SERIES

The Remedial Crossover Series teaches crossover and shuffle techniques for javelin, discus, and rotational shot put, focusing on weight distribution and fluid body movement coordination.

VIDEO: The Remedial Crossover Series

STUDY NOTES: The Remedial Crossover Series

KNOWLEDGE RETENTION CHECK: The Remedial Crossover Series

07. THE GLIDE SHOT PUT SERIES

Offering shot-specific drills for refining the glide shot put technique, the Glide Shot Put Series emphasizes wrist control, foot positioning, and separation of upper and lower body movements.

VIDEO: The Glide Shot Put Series

STUDY NOTES: The Glide Shot Put Series

KNOWLEDGE RETENTION CHECK: The Glide Shot Put Series

08. DISCUS THROW SERIES

A progression of discus drills to improve grip, stance, and rotational mechanics, focusing on body alignment and a controlled release for optimal performance.

VIDEO: The Discus Throw Series

STUDY NOTES: The Discus Throw Series

KNOWLEDGE RETENTION CHECK: The Discus Throw Series

09. THE ROTATIONAL SHOT PUT SERIES

Guidelines for structuring Olympic, Static, Ballistic, and Bodybuilding lifting units are provided, with recommendations for set and rep ranges, intensities, and rest intervals.

VIDEO: The Rotational Shot Put Series

STUDY NOTES: The Rotational Shot Put Series

KNOWLEDGE RETENTION CHECK: The Rotational Shot Put Series

10. THE JAVELIN THROW SERIES

A sequence of javelin-specific drills that build on crossover techniques to refine grip, throwing mechanics, and body positioning for effective delivery.

VIDEO: The Javelin Throw Series

STUDY NOTES: The Javelin Throw Series

KNOWLEDGE RETENTION CHECK: The Javelin Throw Series

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What to Expect

EXPERT INSTRUCTORS

Our instructors are proven track & field veterans with experience as educators, program directors, and coaches at the collegiate, professional, and international levels. Each course has been meticulously planned and prepared by its instructor to ensure a comprehensive learning experience for every student.

SELF-PACED LEARNING

Learn on your own terms in our self-paced educational environment. Progress through video lessons, review study guides, and complete knowledge retention checks all on your own schedule. You can even skip sections and return to them later. There’s no time requirement for finishing the course. Once you buy it, you can access it forever.

DOWNLOADABLE CONTENT

Each course includes supplementary documentation – from study guides and glossaries to diagrams and inventories. All of this documentation is downloadable. Save it, print it, and take it with you to practices and meets to make an immediate impact with your newfound knowledge. Videos you can access wherever you have an internet connection.

KNOWLEDGE RETENTION CHECKS

Complete each course confidently with the help of our knowledge retention checks. After every module, these short quizzes test your knowledge of key concepts to ensure your grip on the material is strong.

Knowledge retention checks are optional unless you intend to receive a Certificate of Achievement upon completion, which requires an 80% or better on all.

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT

Showcase your knowledge to administration and staff with a Certificate of Achievement. You’ll have the option to request one of these if you’ve completed every module of the course and passed all knowledge retention checks with a score of 80% or higher.

Frequently asked questions

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No, you can choose to enroll at any time you’d like, and take however much time you want to; the course will always be there for whatever timeline suits you.
Yes and no– it is not possible to download the video lessons, but you can download all PDF materials.
There is no time limit to your login, and you can go back and look at any part of the course you want at any time.
You must show that you have an understanding of the material by achieving a mark of 80% or higher on the Knowledge Retention Checks– but don’t worry, you can take those Knowledge Retention Checks more than one time if need be.
For any course content, we encourage you to write the questions in the Ascent Track Discord in each class section. For any technical issues, you can contact us at support@ascenttrackclinics.com