Throwing Into Nets/ Curtains

A throwing net is a lot more useful then the internet. Paddy i was thinking the same way.

Thoughts?

Throwing into a net is one of the best ways to learn how to throw. Especially the leg work of the throw. I have outdoor and indoor nets and currently installing an indoor hammer cage.

Paddy,
I grew up in northwest indiana (portage) and the net was a big part of training. Usually november to march because of the weather back during the 70s and 80s. The girls are doing well and both with only 5 years of hammer training are in a good spot. Hammer is just time and reps. Make the heavy ball go far, make the light ball go far and the comp ball will go far. Nothing hard about hammer, we just make it that way as a country.

I live in a warm weather area and we have been throwing for six weeks now and we have not taken one throw that wasn't into a net or a wall. We get more reps, much more concentration on technique. We will probably start throwing out of the ring next week, our first meet is in three weeks.

can you really tell how well you have thrown? how many throws would you do into the net versus outside. Think I better build one in the winter!

throwing into a net is sometimes necessary - not because of the weather. the athlete can focus much more on technique/rhythm without trying to go far every throw. for me as a coach is easier to change some technical mistakes when we go into then net

can someone give me a cheap material to set up a net in the garage. Probably be 5
* 3 meters. Would bird netting be strong enough? From videos I have seen it needs to be loose so as the implement does not bounce back but catches it

fishing net. I bought some for about 40 bucks. i keep it loose so the discs just get caught then drop instead being completely stopped. not exactly sure this stuff will stop a full speed implement at close range and last.

I for one really enjoyed the net and actually, we threw into a tarp. I can still remember the sound it made when you really caught a nice throw. I have also seen people use 2x6 boards bolted together with a few layers of old carpet between them. Put an old matress below it in the garage and you can throw outdoor implements into it.

Here is a video of Gordon #Wolf throwing the discus inside:

I have thrown inside for four years during the indoor season. I find that it allows me to focus on technique and relax more. However seeing it fly is pretty dang gratifying

I did before I tore my ACL and meniscus 6 weeks ago! Literally hours before that I had a session. All fall and winter worked on discus technique- helped tremendously.

hi especially for the Americans how would this be for throwing discus and shot into looks to be a good deal. Is baseball net size good enough?

Baseball Nets | Baseball Netting, Baseball Net - 10 x 10 Baseball Net

I have one of those golf driving nets that I am going to see if I can rig up to use as a throwing net in my backyard.

I've been using grape bird nets which I got free from vineyard when they got holes. Wired up to shed roof about 6-8 layers on top of each other and had whole team throwing into it for 3 years with no problems. Wouldn't be without it.

yes I find it is great. Can do 30 throws in less than 10 mins. Probably take an hour to do at track with the collection involved. One slight issue I am thinking is that you may not notice something wrong in your technique as you cannot see the result of the throw. Although I am pretty confident it would be training you to throw straight

If anyone is still looking at this thread...

I am in the process of making a net system at the college where I coach. I am curious what people use for materials, and if you are in the USA, where did you source your materials?

we are currently looking at netting as a option, but I am curious if anyone has done canvas, and does it hold up to full throws (sp, hammer, disc)?

thanks in advance,

-Brandon Gruver