New guys and gals! kudos, and some totally basic training stuff

[SonofAlba]

Hey Alan H, thanks for your reply! Yeah, that was what my intuition was. I think I will try to build something akin to what you have described. The description of the Ballistica claims that the parts bought separately for the unit would cost 700$... maybe that's true but it sounds outrageous to me. At any rate I think that I could put something together that would be a constructive training tool (especially given that I am an absolute beginner) and leave me some money for kilt (food might be a good idea too) needs. The only advantage that I could think for purchasing the Ballistica would be that it would more accurately replicate weight in ratio to length etc. that you would encounter during games. Even this seems a bit unlikely to me. After all, mostly I just want to throw stuff...why get too fancy?

[Alan H]

Hey Alan H, thanks for your reply! Yeah, that was what my intuition was. I think I will try to build something akin to what you have described. The description of the Ballistica claims that the parts bought separately for the unit would cost 700$... maybe that's true but it sounds outrageous to me. At any rate I think that I could put something together that would be a constructive training tool (especially given that I am an absolute beginner) and leave me some money for kilt (food might be a good idea too) needs. The only advantage that I could think for purchasing the Ballistica would be that it would more accurately replicate weight in ratio to length etc. that you would encounter during games. Even this seems a bit unlikely to me. After all, mostly I just want to throw stuff...why get too fancy?

I bet anything that if you go down to the hardware store...a nice big one....and look around the plumbing section, you can dream up ways to make gear on the cheap. Just add 2.5, 5 or 10 pound weight plates, which usually can be gotten for pennies on the dollar off of Craigslist.

Don't get me wrong, I love me some Sorinex, but I want to spend my money carefully and wisely.

[PanhandleThrower]

As a fresh face at the sport, I like all the hints and tips I can find. I'm definitely going the ‘do what feels right’ route. So I’m trying to work on weights in the gym, half large muscle groups and half focus work. I’m trying some plyo box jumping to develop some leg speed. I like the idea of lifting light and fast, and will want to put it into use come late March and April. Thanks for your words of experience and wisdom.

[Alan H]

I encourage you to log your workouts. It's a serious motivational tool. However, obviously, there are several athletes on X Marks who don't log, so there you go.

There are a lot of throwers in Texas, so there's help to be had pretty much all over the State.