Weight: Linear Technique (Glide)

The Unseating Technique

Linear displacement, known as "Glide," begins with a controlled backward drop of the hips, called unseating.

From the bunched position, the athlete lets his or her hips "fall" toward the center of the circle, shifting the center of gravity away from the base of support of the right foot. This is not an upward leap, but rather a backward, shuffling displacement.

The heel of the right foot (the supporting foot) should be kept flat on the ground as long as possible to generate tension.

The common mistake is to lift the hips or jump vertically; the coach should insist that the movement is "downhill," seeking horizontal speed toward the front of the circle without rising prematurely.

The active kick and the crawl

Simultaneously to the hip drop, the left leg (free leg) executes an aggressive kick and lowers towards the container (the top of the circle). This kick acts as a motor that pulls the body backwards.

At the same time, the right leg performs an explosive thrust and then a quick drag across the ground to reposition itself in the center of the circle.

The action should be so fast that both feet reach the ground almost simultaneously, although the right foot lands a fraction of a second earlier.

The right foot should land turned about 90 degrees (pointing to the center of the sector), ready to initiate the hip rotation.

The key is to keep the shoulders closed (back to the throw) throughout this journey; if the athlete opens the chest during the displacement, he loses the elastic tension (torque) needed for the finish.

Arrival at the Power Position

The goal of the displacement is to reach the "Power Position" in the center of the circle with speed and balance.

In this position, the weight of the body should be loaded mostly on the bent right leg and the torso should remain bent backwards and twisted.

A twisted "X" shape or maximum separation is created between the hip axis (which is already starting to rotate) and the shoulder axis (which is still facing backwards).

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