The 'home' or 'away' side in throwing refers to which aspect?

• A. The side of the thrower's body toward which the throw is aimed.
• B. The distance from the thrower to the defender.
• C. The speed of the throw.
• D. The disc's axis.

Answer: (A)

The home side describes the side of your body that faces the target—the side toward which you rotate your torso and swing the disc as you throw. Keeping the release and the disc on that side toward the target helps your shoulder and wrist stay aligned, making the throw smoother, more powerful, and more controllable. If you release from the away side, you often twist more and lose alignment, which can reduce accuracy and consistency. The other options describe distance to a defender, release speed, or the disc’s spin axis, none of which define this idea.