<\/a>Bill twirls <\/div>
While experimenting with different techniques<\/div><\/div>
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<\/a>Bill's first toss <\/div>
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<\/a>Jon winds up <\/div>
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<\/a>Graceful release <\/div>
This turned out to be the longest throw<\/div><\/div>
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<\/a>Changing tehnique <\/div>
Results in somewhat less forward motion<\/div><\/div>
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<\/a>Spectators <\/div>
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<\/a>Sasha throws <\/div>
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<\/a>And she tries twirling briefly too <\/div>
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<\/a>Jamil's toss <\/div>
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<\/a>Sean has a more side-arm style <\/div>
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<\/a>John H throws overhand <\/div>
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<\/a>This is physically impressive, but not the most effective <\/div>
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<\/a>I prepare myself <\/div>
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<\/a>Wind up <\/div>
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<\/a>And launch straight at Cynthia <\/div>
Against whom I bear no grudges. Please believe me<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/a>John R goes next <\/div>
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<\/a>I like his style <\/div>
If I ever do this again, I'll try this way<\/div><\/div>
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