The handle is swept through the full pull range of the delivery with legs bent at start.
Coaching Points
Toes turn to the left from the low position of the handle which is lifted by straightening the legs, driving the feet onto the toes turning violently to the left. The arms finish high as the implement is thrown.
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Eton College. Master i/c Sport
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