Throw Like Youri Hammer Clinic September 1st at 12thRock - 10 Throwers Only

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Welcome to the Beginners Program

The Hammer Grip

Grip it Like Youri

Learn how to grip the hammer handle like Youri.

The Hammer Grip

 Learn how to hold the hammer handle in your hands for a wide radius. 

The Fingers Wrap

Wrap 'em Like Youri

Learn how to wrap your fingers like Youri.

The Wrap

  Learn how Youri Sedykh wrapped his fingers to throw instead of using a leather glove.   

The String Swing

Swing the String Like Youri

Youri shows us a simple drill to learn when to accelerate.


String Swing

Learn how to keep the hammer ball moving with one of Youri's favorites - weight on a string.  

The Spinal Engine

Use Your Spinal Engine Like Youri

The spinal engine is how we move our shoulders and hips and is very active in Swinging Like Youri.


Spinal Engine

 We investigate if Serge Gracovetsky's theory may play a role in hammer throwing.  

The Winds

Wind Like Youri

Wind the hammer ball like Youri.

The Winds

 Learn two simple winds to get the hammer ball moving and set up the entry.   

The Entry Intro

Enter Like Youri

Did Youri rotate on the ball of his right foot entering the first turn?

Entry Intro

   Learn the basic science supporting the swinging entry and the importance of moving the hammer ball.  

The Circular Entry

Enter with a Circular Orbit Like Youri

How did Youri's powerful entry wind  long left affect the timing of his throw?

The Circular Entry

  Learn to draw a wide stable circular hammer ball orbit for maximum release velocity.  

The Holistic Entry

Enter Simpler Like Youri

Take a holistic approach to the entry like Youri and think to the first catch.

The Entry - Holistic

  Learn how to entry the throw in a simple way in a holistic approach without separate parts.

Keep your Eyes on the Hammer Ball

Keep your Eyes on the Ball Like Youri

See how the hammer looks in two different frames to help you understand what keeping your eyes on the hammer ball looks like,

Eyes on the Hammer Ball

    Learn how keeping your eyes on the hammer ball keeps your hammer ball radius long and your turns more stable.  

Timing the "Catch"

Time your "Catch" Like Youri

 Learn how to time your "catch" of the hammer ball like Youri.  

Timing the "Catch"

    Learn how timing your "footwork" with the hammer ball makes it easier to catch the hammer sooner.  

I've Got Rhythm

Feel the Rhythm Like Youri

Learn why rhythm is so important in throwing like Youri.

I've Got Rhythm

 Learn the feel of accelerating the hammer ball with a beat of 1, 2, Cha, Cha, Cha. You'll get rhythm, too.   

The Long Radius

Have a Long Radius Like Youri

Learn how a very long radius helps you throw like Youri.

Long Radius

 Learn why a very long radius is a common element of all elite throwers' technique.

Special Exercises

Sledgehammer Swings

 Learn how to work with the pendulum swing and build core strength. 

Youri's Twists

 Learn how to build hammer hard core strength doing Youri's famous Twists. 

Winds and Turns

 Learn how to do one of Youri's favorite drills.  It's a must for improving your entry. 

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