Rules of Discus throw
Throw greetings fellow athletes today we're talking about the Olympic discus throw rules let's start.
Objective in Discus throw:
1. In this game
the athlete is required to throw a discus of one to two kilograms into the air as far as possible within the prescribed zone1. In this game
2. The athlete spins oneself around to
gain momentum and finally throws the discus in the air. scoring in Discus throw:
1. scoring in this the scoring is done in terms of measurement.
2. The measurement of each throw is
conducted immediately following the attempt.3. An attempt is measured from the
nearest mark of the discus inside the circumference of the circle.Rules of Discus throw
1. The discus can
2. The inner construction of the discus can be both solid and hollow.
3. It's necessary that the cross section of the edge should be made in a circular manner and it should have a radius of six millimeters.
4. The discus must be free from any type of sharp edges or irregularities
5. It should be made sure that all
sides of the discus are identical.6. The discus must have smooth finishing.
7. It should be made sure that the cage where the athletes play must have the strength to arrest a disc of around two kilos coming at a speed of 25 meters a second.
8. All threats of rebounding off the
discus from the cage must be eliminated.9. The cage should be constructed in a u-shape the cage should have at least one side open.
10. At the lowest point the height of
the netting should be 4 meters.11. Although it's recommended that the
cage should be constructed with synthetic and natural fiber
it can be constructed with high tensile
strength steel wires.12 . The discus can only be thrown by an
athlete when he or she will stand inside a circle which has a diameter of 2.5 meters.13. During the course of the throw the
athletes are prohibited from touching the top of the rim however they can touch the inner part of the rim.14. T
ouching the ground beyond the circle is prohibited for the athlete.15.If the athlete leaves the circle
before the landing of the disc on the ground then it will be considered a foul throw.16. In the Olympic matches each athlete
is given 8 chances to showcase their talents.17. There is a particular boundary of
the landing of the disc if the disc lands outside that zone then that throw is considered invalid.18. If the discus lands beyond the
boundaries of the zone then the throw is counted as invalid
that's it folks.
