Learn how to grip the hammer handle like Youri.
Learn how to hold the hammer handle in your hands for a wide radius.
Learn how to wrap your fingers like Youri.
Learn how Youri Sedykh wrapped his fingers to throw instead of using a leather glove.
Youri shows us a simple drill to learn when to accelerate.
Learn how to keep the hammer ball moving with one of Youri's favorites - weight on a string.
The spinal engine is how we move our shoulders and hips and is very active in Swinging Like Youri.
We investigate if Serge Gracovetsky's theory may play a role in hammer throwing.
Wind the hammer ball like Youri.
Learn two simple winds to get the hammer ball moving and set up the entry.
Did Youri rotate on the ball of his right foot entering the first turn?
Learn the basic science supporting the swinging entry and the importance of moving the hammer ball.
How did Youri's powerful entry wind long left affect the timing of his throw?
Learn to draw a wide stable circular hammer ball orbit for maximum release velocity.
Take a holistic approach to the entry like Youri and think to the first catch.
Learn how to entry the throw in a simple way in a holistic approach without separate parts.
See how the hammer looks in two different frames to help you understand what keeping your eyes on the hammer ball looks like,
Learn how keeping your eyes on the hammer ball keeps your hammer ball radius long and your turns more stable.
Learn how to time your "catch" of the hammer ball like Youri.
Learn how timing your "footwork" with the hammer ball makes it easier to catch the hammer sooner.
Learn why rhythm is so important in throwing like Youri.
Learn the feel of accelerating the hammer ball with a beat of 1, 2, Cha, Cha, Cha. You'll get rhythm, too.
Learn how a very long radius helps you throw like Youri.
Learn why a very long radius is a common element of all elite throwers' technique.
Learn how to work with the pendulum swing and build core strength.
Learn how to build hammer hard core strength doing Youri's famous Twists.
Learn how to do one of Youri's favorite drills. It's a must for improving your entry.