Tag Archive for: Technical Model

Martin Bingisser

Notes from the 2025 Halle throwing conference

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After a successful launch in 2024, we once again put together the Halle throwing conference at the 50th edition of the international throws meet. The theme this year was “behind the technique.” I kicked things off with a presentation on factors to consider in defining your athlete’s technical model. Then coaches Dale Stevenson and Dylan Armstrong gave practical examples of how they approach the topic, including a breakdown of the technical approach for Olympic champion Ethan Katzberg, Olympic medalist Matt Denny, and world champion Tom Walsh. Video from the technical analyis and roundtable are now online for Plus members and below are three key take aways from Dale Stevenson’s talks.

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Martin Bingisser

Notes from the 2024 Halle throwing conference

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The world-famous Halle throws meet is one of a kind. Last year 542 throwers from 36 countries and all age groups descended on eastern Germany for 48 hours of pure throwing. Olympic champions and local youth throwers all bringing the same passion to the ring and thousands of spectators.

With so many elite throwers and coaches in one place, my friend René Sack and I wanted to see how we can spark more exchange of knowledge with a free coaching conference. Below are some of my notes from last year’s kick off event and a little taste of what is to come next week when the event kicks off again. Join us for free in person, or become a HMMR Plus Member to access to the videos after the event.

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Martin Bingisser

The break down: Andy Bloom and finding the simple throw

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We started a series last year that breaks down the technique of top throwers through their own eyes. We started with a breakdown of Matty Denny’s discus technique and Dylan Armstrong’s shot put technique, as well as a comparison of different ways to start in the shot put. Up next is the shot put technique of Andy Bloom, fourth place finisher at the 2000 Olympics. Below I lay out three key factors that helped lead to his unique rotational technique.

» Related content: Learn more from Andy Bloom HMMR Podcast 267.

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Martin Bingisser

The break down: Dylan Armstrong and finding double support in the shot put

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We started a series on HMMR Media at the end of last year that looks at the technique of top throwers through their own eyes. We started with a breakdown of Matty Denny’s discus technique. Up next is the shot put technique of 2008 Olympic medalist Dylan Armstong.

» Related content: Learn more about Dylan Armstrongs work with world champion hammer thrower Ethan Katzberg in HMMR Podcast 308.

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Martin Bingisser

The break down: 3 keys to Matty Denny’s technique

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We’re starting a new series here on HMMR Media focusing in detail on throwing technique. There are a lot of sites and YouTube channels that break down the technique of elite throwers. With this series we aim to do things differently: break down technique in the words of the athletes and coaches.

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Martin Bingisser

Why a technical philosophy is more important than a technical model

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Earlier this week Nick Garcia wrote about how we think too much about good technique rather than what style will fit an individual athlete. Looking at the final technique is trying to reverse engineer the problem. What we should be looking at is the philosophy that it all started with. One thing that top coaches have in common is that they understand the throw and have an idea of what forces they want to create. How that looks and what the athlete needs to do to achieve it might result in different technique, but the core idea is front and center. Read more