I had this on VHS in the early 90's and attended Powell's throwing camp at Dennison University. this video and his help allowed me to win our state championship in Illinois in 1992. I would never have been the thrower I was without John's excellent drills/video!
John tried to teach us everything he knew - but he was uniquely patient. He knew that you can’t teach certain things to people before they are ready to learn them. He would wait until you were ready to be taught. And if you were not ready, he wouldn’t push you hard. He gave more the more you showed you were ready with your actions.
Nice, Many newer training videos are over complex. Here is a world record holder, who most current throwers will never surpass. I love his clear, calm, method of explanation. I am 66 years old and still love throwing. Just for my own enjoyment now and exercise. This video is at the top of the list!
John was a technical genius. I trained with him in the ring and in the weight room. He was vastly inferior to other world-class discus throwers in terms of lifting weights. When he won silver at World championship in 87, I don’t think he could bench 350 or even squat 400. His only impressive lift was the straight-leg deadlift. He was very strong in the lower back and waist. He is cited as 6’2 but I think he was around 6’1 and his arms were not long. He achieved what he did with technique.
John Powell lived discus throwing like few other people have ever lived their craft. His level of dedication to his craft and his knowledge were unique.
John had a very dry sense of humor. You didn’t always know if he was serious or kidding. He rarely smiled and less rarely laughed, but he was a very positive person. A somewhat strange and off-beat, but positive personality.
I have watched this video probably 100 times haha, watched this and Mac Wilkins at least 3 times a week in high school.... haha... the music brings me back
In the weight room, John had unconventional - I would even say “weird” training methods. He would do exercises in short, rather than full ranges of motion. For example, on the bench press, he would only bring the bar about half way down; not even to 90 degrees. He was so unconventional that Stanford did not use him for strength training throwers; other coaches did that.
D1 throws coach here. I have to say that i disagree with the "out-in-out" technique with the left arm. I have always had more success with my throwers when they keep that left arm as long (wide radius) as possible. Perhaps I'm missing something? Thanks again for the great videos!!
I think he was trying to explain the conservation of momentum that comes from the wide sweep or the right leg and pulling in tight in the middle. He doesn't actually shorten his left arm in his throws. I think I do a better job of explaining this here: ruclips.net/video/AK11reXm4zQ/видео.html
John’s “linear” or “running” style has fallen out of favor. But I think it is poorly understood. I think it will make a comeback. His style will get your left foot down quicker and generate more pull, from further back.
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I had this on VHS in the early 90's and attended Powell's throwing camp at Dennison University. this video and his help allowed me to win our state championship in Illinois in 1992. I would never have been the thrower I was without John's excellent drills/video!
I'm also from Illinois! Wish I could have gone to that camp, alas I didn't know about it till it ended.
John tried to teach us everything he knew - but he was uniquely patient. He knew that you can’t teach certain things to people before they are ready to learn them. He would wait until you were ready to be taught. And if you were not ready, he wouldn’t push you hard. He gave more the more you showed you were ready with your actions.
Nice, Many newer training videos are over complex. Here is a world record holder, who most current throwers will never surpass. I love his clear, calm, method of explanation. I am 66 years old and still love throwing. Just for my own enjoyment now and exercise. This video is at the top of the list!
John was a technical genius. I trained with him in the ring and in the weight room. He was vastly inferior to other world-class discus throwers in terms of lifting weights. When he won silver at World championship in 87, I don’t think he could bench 350 or even squat 400. His only impressive lift was the straight-leg deadlift. He was very strong in the lower back and waist. He is cited as 6’2 but I think he was around 6’1 and his arms were not long. He achieved what he did with technique.
John Powell lived discus throwing like few other people have ever lived their craft. His level of dedication to his craft and his knowledge were unique.
In terms of training John was all about ring training and discus drills. Weights were somewhat of an afterthought.
When was this filmed, excellent video, not over complicated and demonstrates what a nice guy John was
John had a very dry sense of humor. You didn’t always know if he was serious or kidding. He rarely smiled and less rarely laughed, but he was a very positive person. A somewhat strange and off-beat, but positive personality.
This is just 100% a great film!
I have watched this video probably 100 times haha, watched this and Mac Wilkins at least 3 times a week in high school.... haha... the music brings me back
I never see this type of discus throw video This is best for ever thanyou jhon powell sir
My Dad was the first to make a sports instructional video actually.
Excellent teaching
Thank you for this!
In the weight room, John had unconventional - I would even say “weird” training methods. He would do exercises in short, rather than full ranges of motion. For example, on the bench press, he would only bring the bar about half way down; not even to 90 degrees. He was so unconventional that Stanford did not use him for strength training throwers; other coaches did that.
D1 throws coach here. I have to say that i disagree with the "out-in-out" technique with the left arm. I have always had more success with my throwers when they keep that left arm as long (wide radius) as possible. Perhaps I'm missing something? Thanks again for the great videos!!
I think he was trying to explain the conservation of momentum that comes from the wide sweep or the right leg and pulling in tight in the middle. He doesn't actually shorten his left arm in his throws.
I think I do a better job of explaining this here: ruclips.net/video/AK11reXm4zQ/видео.html
This is great
god
🧡💚💛
John’s “linear” or “running” style has fallen out of favor. But I think it is poorly understood. I think it will make a comeback. His style will get your left foot down quicker and generate more pull, from further back.
it's been years but can someone help me break down the 20 minute drill? How does he come up with 360 reps total?
Every exercise is 3x10. But dont bother. Its a terrible dumb workout.
Thank you for uploading this bro ! Really helpful for us who are just starting out in the sport 🥏🥏🥏
you're welcome, be sure to read the links too they will give you a great leg up! The book by Dan John is a game changer
What year was this produced?
1985
Dennis Kline - hammer thrower from Miami Ohio?
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