The athlete creates tension by pressing the shot put into then neck and raising the elbow until it is parallel to the ground. Arguably the greatest kiwi in track and field history, adams after reaching the finals of the 2003. Although you need strength to throw a shot put, technique and form are much more important than muscle definition. Shot put was originally used in the olympics to see who was the strongest athlete. Dec 4, 2019 shot book page ideas for 21st birthdays.
The fingers should be evenly spread but still close together. Holding the shot the shot is held at the base of the fingers not the palm the fingers are slightly spread apart with the thumb for support. If you are looking for a complete basic idea on how to throw shot put and have no clue, then this book might help. Did you know the rotational technique now used by many of the worlds top throwers was first popularised by soviet thrower aleksandr baryshnikov in the early 1970s after being invented by his. This learnbydoing shot put manual is very insightful. Get in the proper stance by stepping back with one foot. Shots are available in different sizes and weights and are generally made from brass or iron. In this tutorial, we will discuss the basic techniques and playing methods of. About %80 of what is show one will only need the shot put. Shot put is one of those few track and field events that is present since the inception of. Various stone or weightthrowing events date back more than 2000 years in the british isles. The debate between the effectiveness of the glide technique in shot put, versus the. Shot put simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. All the content and graphics published in this ebook are the property of tutorials point.
The shot must be placed close to the neck and resting on the shoulder, while keeping it in that position the entire time until it is released. When it comes to this technique, the one who throws the shot has to have a rest on his leading leg at the middle of the loop. Michelle denee carter born october 12, 1985 is an american shot putter, and the current olympic womens champion. Shot put techniques glide and spin technique rules and regulations of shot put the metal ball which is to be thrown in this game is known as shot. Execution of basic skills and techniques in discus and shot put. The shot is held at the base of the fingers not the palm. Last year as a college freshman he threw the indoor shotput 18.
The athlete must not put a foot past the toe board, or it is a disqualification. This simple drill has proven more effective for me than any other in assisting young athletes to learn how to drive the shot away from the neck and propel it off the fingers. Coach young athletes to perform an effective shot putting arm action. The fingers are slightly spread and placed behind the shot while the thumb is placed on the side of the implement for control. One of my favourite shot put drills to use when coaching young athletes is what i call the shot put slam. Rob lasorsa is the president and cofounder of the national throws coaches. The rotational technique now used by many of the worlds top throwers was first popularised by. Analysis of shot put throw nikala westbrook kin 417. Shot put glide technique all movements consider a right handed thrower grip, carry, release drill objective description grip proper placement of shot in hand the shot is placed on the ball of the hand.
Rob lasorsa is the president and cofounder of the national throws coaches association. You have to teach the block, the arm strike and how to get into the power position. Grip and neck position for the shot put track and field. Grip, position on the neck and proper release are all important. No human resembles a cannon more than a shot putter. The athlete must enter the circle from the back none of the rule books contain such a clause. Generally, there is a 10% difference in performance between the standard and lightheavy implements listed. In shot put, a track and field event that involves throwing a metal ball known as a shot, participants compete to achieve the longest throw distance. The shot put is contested in both mens and womens categories at the summer olympics as well as the biennial world track and field championships. A loss of balance can cause deterioration in the acceleration and reduce the application force on the ball.
Shot put is played with a heavy spherical object popularly known as shot. Gliders tend to place the ball lower on the neck than do spinners due to their linear style of acceleration. The mens shot put has been part of every modern olympics since 1896, but women putters had to wait until 1948 before they could compete at the games. The aim is to throw the shotput as far as possible through a pushing action. The hand will be bent back in the cocked position when holding the shot. In fact, soldiers in the middle ages competed by tossing cannonballs. It derives from the ancient sport of putting the stone. Techniqq, g g,ue, teaching progressions, and drills mike. She was inducted into the texas track and field hall of fame in 2018. The first known events resembling the modern shot put likely occurred in the middle ages when soldiers held competitions in which they hurled cannonballs. As all athletes have different needs, a single program suitable for all athletes is not possible.
The shot should be placed underneath the side of the jaw in front of the ear the hand presses the shot into the neck to support it in this. Mike rosenbaum is an awardwinning sports writer covering various sports and events for more than 15 years. The history of shot put by mikaelah muhammad on prezi. The weight of the shot for an adult shot put competition is 7. The shot put is a track and field event dating back to greek times. A biomechanical comparison of the rotational shot put technique used by males and females order no. Shot put learn by doing basic technique for the shot put by.
Shot put is often included in high school and college track and field events as well as amateur and professional competitions and the olympic games. In this tutorial, we will discuss the basic techniques and playing methods of shot put. The first to use a shot cannon ball instead of a stone competitively were british military sports groups. In this chapter, we will learn the most fundamental aspects of shot put throw. Throws 80, 90 95, 100% effort measure the distances do a test throw with each hand. In addition, you will have to teach either the fundamentals of the rotational or glide technique. If proper balance cannot be maintained, it will hamper the final result. The shot put slam drill for young athletes coaching.
Getting started with shot put and discus lavictv youtube. Requiring a mix of technique, muscle and focus, this highly competitive event is difficult to master. See more ideas about shot book, shot book pages and 21st shot book. However, there is another technique known as the rotational shot, this technique is considerable more difficult and research suggests that it should be left for the expert athletes bartonietz, 1994. I have thrown shot in high school and college and i know that there are better exercises out there. To begin, stand sideways at the back of the 7 foot circle youre throwing from. She is the current american record holder in the event with a distance of 20. For example, a 50 high school boys shotputter should be able to throw 45 with the 14 pound shot put and 55 with the 10pound shot put. Shot put, sport in athletics track and field in which a spherical weight is thrown, or put, from the shoulder for distance. The very first technique is the rotational or spin technique of shot put which is an extremely developed one and it is generally cracked by the aficionados in the sport. Train this by having the athletes press into the neck without the shot put inhand.
Depending on the age of the player, the size and weight of the shot is different. Unlike most of the traditional olympic athletic events that were first contested at the modern games in 1896, the shot put most likely owes its lineage to the scottish highland games competition, the stone put. Execution of basic skills and techniques in discus and. For the approach, you can choose between two basic methods for throwing the shot put, spin or glide. With this technique, a righthand thrower faces the rear, and begins to spin on the ball of the left foot. Until this point all biomechanical components of the shot put performance have centred on the individual using the gliding technique. Teach the shot put rules and give a quick technique demonstration. Basic skills and technique in discus the holdgripthe stancethe wind uprotationthe throwingthe release. The shot put is a track and field event involving putting pushing rather than throwing a heavy.
All records listed on our website are current and uptodate. The shot put is one of track and field s four basic throwing events. Complete book of throws takes the techniques and conditioning programs of the most accomplished coaches in each event and presents them in a way that athletes can understand. It requires immense muscular strength and a good balance upon your body. Who invented shot put helena fibinregova sets world record for women randy barnes sets world record. Indoor shot put balls are great for practicing your skills at any time of year. The shot put has been an olympic event since the first modern olympics in 1896 in. World records the person who actually invented shot put is not known but it originated from ancient greece by the scottish highlands in 776 bce. From the basic biomechanics of throwing to indepth information on the discus, javelin, hammer, and shot put, complete book of throws brings it all together to improve your techniquesand your distance. When youre just learning shot put, use a 48 pound shot to reduce the chance on injury. Give our instagram a follow to keep up with our throwers. Shot put competitions were recorded in early 19th century scotland and were a part of the british amateur championships beginning. Get into 2 assigned groups and watch the demonstration. Reach your potential with great coaching, sound fundamentals, hours in the gym and topquality shot put equipment from this large collection.
Complete book of throws takes the techniques and conditioning programs of the most accomplished coaches in each event and presents them in a way that athletes can. Brennan coils shot put technique is greatly improving, getting some good push in the front because of stronger hips out of the back and a fast left foot. Mark harsha portage high school girls head coach goal one. It is propelled by way of pushing, rather than by throwing. Then, cup the shot with your fingers and thumb along the back of. It requires strength and sound footwork during the approach. Start reading 101 shot put drills on your kindle in under a minute. The students should be taught and they should practice the basic skills and techniques below. The shot should be balanced in the fingers and should come to rest where the fingers meet the palm. A simplified explanation of the basic rules of shot put.
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