The shot put competition for men has been a part of the modern olympics since their revival in 1896, and womens competition began in 1948. The shot put is a track and field event involving putting pushing rather than throwing a heavy spherical ballthe shotas far as possible. Present and future perpectives on shot put and discus throwing. Techniqq, g g,ue, teaching progressions, and drills mike. Step 2 front put stand with feet shoulderwidth apart.
Use of functional training for the throwing events. Ground forces impact on release of rotational shot put technique niklas b. Shot put officiating rules competitors take their throw from inside a marked circle 2. Shot put and discus duties arkansas activities association. Stand side on, crouch down placing all the weight on one leg and aim with the free arm towards the sky. Shot put drills glide technique by rob lasorsa 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. You have to teach the block, the arm strike and how to get into the power position. Shot put 3 shot put is a sport where an athlete needs to exercise his throwing power with a heavy object.
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. When this movement is achieved, the thrower should be ready to attempt a full throw with an implement. The shot put is a track and field event dating back to greek times. Shot put is one of those few track and field events that is present since the inception of modern olympic games. The debate between the effectiveness of the glide technique in shot put, versus the spin or rotational technique, is an ageold one. The shot put has been part of the olympics since 1896. Glide techniques also became a part of this and soon became quite popular. Mens shot put is present since the inception of 1896s modern olympics. The first event was shot put, and if you dont already know, ashton and brianna follow the very unconventional technique usually called the shuffle. In the shot put spin the ring is one foot shorter than the discus 8 ft diameter so the thrower must spin tighter by driving their knee more up than across when moving across the circle.
Shot put is an athletics sport where people try to put a heavy weighted ball as far as they can. The two most widely used throwing techniques are the glide technique and the rotational technique. Spin shot put drills nonthrowing stepout without a wind the thrower steps out with the right leg, tapping it on the ground at the 3 oclock position. I scoured the internet trying to find information on how to improve my throw. Is a rotational shot put technique more beneficial than a gliding technique. Future focal points in shot put and discus throwing training. Purest scoff at this technique, but im not convinced it doesnt have its place, especially with multieventers. 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. Arrhenius brigham young university provo follow this and additional works at.
In the standard technique the heel of the extension leg foot is aligned with left sector line for standard alignment v. Until this point all biomechanical components of the shot put performance have centred on the individual using the gliding technique. Do lots of gene l physical activity until 1718 yea of age with concent tion on speed. They put the ball by holding it at their neck and pushing it through the air. Basic shot put technique shot put learnbydoing by mark harsha, portage high school girls head coach. Grip, position on the neck and proper release are all important. Procedure go to one of the university computers and log on to the computer in the usual way. Linthorne school of exercise and sport science, the university of sydney, po box 170, lidcombe, nsw 1825, australia accepted 4 february 2001 the aim of the study was to assess the accuracy of a method of calculating the optimum release angle in the shot put. Transfer of mechanical energy during the shot put ncbi. Pdf comparative biomechanical analysis of the rotational.
This drill is designed to emphasize the quick push off the right leg from. Women made their debut in shot put in the olympics of 1948. Each subject performed three trials of the shot put using the glide technique. The main thing to master in this is the placement of the grip. They are not allowed to throw it, but instead they push the ball out into the air. The first one is called the standthrow from a stretch. A training program has to be developed to meet the individual needs of the athlete and take into consideration many factors. I would like to suggest a couple of drills that can be used to teach the various aspects of the glide technique. Acquiring a variety of techniques of throwing is important. Ground forces impact on release of rotational shot put technique. Sta to t in as an elite athlete aund 1819 yea of age shot put and discus enjoy yous po.
Failure to comply with the proper technique is a foul or scratch and is not measured. The shot put is a track and field event involving putting pushing rather than throwing a heavy. Neck placement raise the shot above your head lower the shot straight down until it is under your jaw push the shot into your neck lift your elbow parallel to the floor. In addition, you will have to teach either the fundamentals of the rotational or glide technique. Comparative biomechanical analysis of the rotational shot put technique article pdf available in collegium antropologicum 321. Mark harsha portage high school girls head coach goal one. Aug 03, 2010 shot put techniques glide and spin technique 1. Although you need strength to throw a shot put, technique and form are much more important than muscle definition. The shot put is propelled by way of pushing rather than throwing and is a good test of an individuals strength. Jss 1 third term week 5 execution of basic skills and techniques in discus and shot put the students should be taught and they should practice the basic skills and techniques below. You may use images from the chief architect website for publications or websites.
Grip and neck position for the shot put track and field toolbox. 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. The wind from the full throw can added after the drill is mastered. The shot put is a track and field event that involves throwing a heavy metal ball called a shot as far as possible using only one arm in a pushing motion, what is called putting. It requires immense muscular strength and a good balance upon your body.
Apart from traditional styles, new rotational styles were introduced in the sport due to increasing popularity. 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. Coaches education coaching shot put for beginner throwers. M i c h a e l s t e e l e g e t t y i m a g e s s p o r t article.
In the sequence of movement, once the lower body is fully extended and turned to the front, execute a release, while the left foot is firmly planted on the ground. Basic skills and technique in discus the holdgrip the stance the wind uprotation the throwing the release holding the shot the shot is. The shot is held at the base of the fingers, not the palm. The german indoor season in 1992 was opened by astrid kumbernuss throwing with the rotational technique 20. Bartonietz rational sp technique biomechanic findings and. Jul 29, 2015 basic technique for the shot put mark harsha. Comparison of the glide and the rotation technique in the shot put. Last year as a college freshman he threw the indoor shotput 18.
The hand will be bent back in the cocked position when holding the shot. Shot put is played with a heavy spherical object popularly known as shot. Strength, technique and speed must all be working together to produce that effortless throw. In this tutorial, we will discuss the basic techniques and playing. Shots are available in different sizes and weights and are generally made from brass or iron. Shot put is a sport where an athlete needs to exercise his throwing power with a heavy object.
A 3 step guide on how to throw a shot put for beginners. This learnbydoing shot put manual is very insightful. Shot put learn by doing basic technique for the shot put by. Put weight on back leg with hand not holding the shot putting to where the shot will go finish with chest and head up not bowing head after the throw do not throw the shot push it figure 2 put weight onto back leg with hand not holding shot pointing to where it will be gong. Step forward, turn hip and shoulder against direction of throw. To use legs for acceleration and learn the correct arm strike. The study aimed to establish the modalities of the rotational shot put technique of two elite shot putters with substantially different constitutional characteristics.
You will calculate the optimum projection angle using the conventional method and then recalculate the angle using the correct method. The distance thrown is measured from the inside of the circumference of the circle to the nearest mark made in the ground by the falling shot. Part of theexercise science commons this thesis is brought to you for free and open access by byu scholarsarchive. Teaching progressions for beginning shotput coaches education. Ps ent and futu pepectives on shot put and discus thw ing t ining at top level. The objective here is to throw a spherical dense object as far as possible through a pushing action. The 6 technical phases of the throws serie continues with this new video from didier poppe to show the different phases of the rotational shot put using excl. Mar 01, 2017 teaching the shot put can be difficult. Nov 11, 2017 a demonstration of how to throw shot put. Stepbystep teaching progressions can be used to lead the beginning thrower through the various aspects of shot put technique, from how to hold the shot to a full throw using the rotational or glide technique. What links here related changes upload file special pages permanent.
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