The discus is a lighter projectile than the shot put, so the quality of quickness is even more important in discus throwing than in shot put.
Since the rotation in the first half of the turn on the front part of the foot of the left leg is very important in the discus throwing technique, many athletes have recently left only one spike on the front part of the sole of the left shoe to reduce the resistance provided by the support during rotation.
Of course, throwers with tall stature and strong arms and more weight have some advantage, but the main thing is speed combined with strength and agility.
The amount of training in the discus throw is about the same as in the shot put.
A discus thrower can make many throws each day without fear of injury. Just like a shot putter (an athlete can compete successfully in both track and field events), a discus thrower who has mastered throwing technique and has practiced daily throughout the year can be in a state of readiness by the beginning of the season.
The discus thrower must work tirelessly to strengthen all the large and small muscle groups of the legs and trunk, maximize the strength of the wrist and fingers.
A discus thrower’s performance cannot progress continuously. There may also be periods in his training when his performance is at a “freezing point” and may even worsen. The athlete must look for the reasons for his temporary failures. They are mainly due to technique and sometimes even training methodology.