It’s important you know how to hold the discus correctly as this will allow you to release the discus properly which in turn allows you to throw farther!
The video below shows how to hold the discus correctly, as well as the progression to doing a standing throw.
Below are two examples of good standing throws:
For quick reference, check out the images below to make sure you hold the discus correctly.
And for a bit of fun, this interactive quiz also has some useful tips.
If you’re up to doing the full turn/spin, check out this interactive presentation…
or these two videos…