The fingers are slightly spread apart with the thumb for. They are not allowed to throw it, but instead they push the ball out into the air. Techniqq, g g,ue, teaching progressions, and drills mike. The shot put is a track and field event dating back to greek times. Does shot put follow a throw like or pushlike movement pattern. Basic skills and technique in discus the holdgripthe stancethe wind uprotationthe throwingthe release.
The shot put has been part of the olympics since 1896. Here are some pointers for any soul who wishes to put his or her strength to the test. They put the ball by holding it at their neck and pushing it through the air. 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. The athlete does not pause before the throwing action within the circle. The shotputter focuses on turning then lifting with the feet, which is the opposite of the glide technique.
Get in the proper stance by stepping back with one foot. The shot put athlete or shotputter needs strength, but must also be quick and coordinated in order to create momentum and maximum force during the throwing motion. The purpose of the rotational technique is not to make the ball. Freeextension leg driven down the center of circle. Give our instagram a follow to keep up with our throwers. If you just attended the shot put camp 2 days ago you should have this fresh in your mind. May 01, 2017 ulf shatters shot put olympic record in seoul 1988 the olympics on the record duration. Various stone or weightthrowing events date back more than 2000 years in the british isles.
Stepbystep teaching progressions can be used to lead the beginning thrower through the various aspects of shotput technique, from how to hold the shot. Shot put competitions were recorded in early 19th century scotland and were a part of the british amateur championships beginning. Because most of our athletes have winter obligations it is rare i can find someone to put in the time to get good at it. 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. In fact, the unusually heavy ball called a shot requires specific throwing techniques to avoid. 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. Shot put, kinematics, modelling, throwing technique, prevention. Simply instructing the athletes to keep their elbow up and behind the shot can be an effective remedy to this issue. The hand will be bent back in the cocked position when holding the shot. Shot put strategies and body positioning techniques and tips. The shot put is a track and field event involving putting pushing rather than throwing a heavy spherical ballthe shotas far as possible. Shot put is played with a heavy spherical object popularly known as shot. Technique, teaching progressions, and drills q, g g. The athlete holds the shot below the shoulder level or outside its vertical level.
Mark harsha portage high school girls head coach goal one. To throw a shot put is a great sport added even to the various national as well as international tournaments and is played domestically as well as beyond the boundaries of the nation. It has become a part of olympic for men from the year 1896 and for women it has started since 1948. A metal ball of 4 kg was used for shot put attempts, and subjects were instructed to perform each shot put according to the static shot put technique. To analyse the shot put technique of two olympic level female heptathletes. As all athletes have different needs, a single program suitable for all athletes is not possible. Although you need strength to throw a shot put, technique and form are much more important than muscle definition. The more complex method is the spin or rotational technique, spinning as you move forward to generate momentum for the throw. The rotational throwing events in track and field, the shot put, discus and hammer throw are technically very demanding. Biomechanic findings and recommendations for training by. Pointing arm the individual can utilise their spare arm by positioning it at.
Young competitors, other than beginning shot putters, will naturally gravitate to the more direct glide technique. Throw into the ground proper arm extension and hand follow through bend at the waist so that the upper body is parallel to the ground. The athlete is unable to commence the throw within 60 sec of calling his name. At that time, stones were used as opposed to metal, which is what the shot is made out of today. The aim of this study is to analyse these factors in order to determine how they influence a shot put performance. Most worldclass male throwers, including 2009 world champion christian cantwell, employ the rotational shot put technique. Execution of basic skills and techniques in discus and. The shot is held at the base of the fingers not the palm.
Shot put requires all of the joints in the kinetic chain to move simultaneously in one single movement blazevic, 2010. Jun 11, 2019 the shot put is a track and field event dating back to greek times. 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. In a nutshell the object of pillar 1 is to set up separation and the sprint leg axis.
Fingers close together shot on upper part of fingers. The athlete executes the full technique but a slower pace focusing on body positions, usually with lighter implements. Pdf a biomechanical analysis of the shot put performance. The study aimed to establish the modalities of the rotational shot put technique of two elite shot putters with substantially different constitutional characteristics.
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. In this tutorial, we will discuss the basic techniques and playing methods of shot put. 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. A player has to stand facing the sector if has to throw the shot. Technique, teaching progressions, and drills q, gg. Starting from these phases, graphs of the tangential velocity of the throwers cg. Shot put is all about pushing the heavy spherical object instead of throwing. Big shot 2017 auckland crouser 22,15m walsh 21,80m gill 20,92m birkenhead 20,54m etc. This is the most powerful and explosive event in sports and you need to attack the shot. The obliques are the muscles working hardest in this version of the shot put. May 29, 2017 it is possible to teach young athletes to perform a simple working model for shot put within a thirty to forty minute session. Coach jim aikens also teaches the glide technique to his athletes because it is an easier technique for them to master, and helps them develop a good finish on the ball. 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. Shot put is an athletics sport where people try to put a heavy weighted ball as far as they can.
I am blessed to be a part of a school that has a great weight program and coach. Its a sport that requires technique as well as strength, and changes in throwing style have since led to significant gains in the power of the thrower and the distances achieved. A throw will be called a foul in the following circumstances. Although you need strength to throw a shot put, technique and form are much. 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. The fingers are slightly spread apart with the thumb for support. Place the non throwing hand under the shot and the throwing hand on top of the shot. When pushing the medicine ball away from you, youre strengthening the pectoralis major, anterior deltoid, and the triceps brachii.
Freeextension leg driven in li i h h di i f h 15 throwing directionction line with the direction of the throw. Pdf an analysis of the individual techniques of the shot put finalist. It is propelled by way of pushing, rather than by throwing. In the standard technique the heel of the extension leg foot is aligned with left sector line for standard alignment.
The first known events resembling the modern shot put likely occurred in the middle ages when soldiers held competitions in which they hurled cannonballs. A biomechanical analysis of the shot put performance. Generally, there is a 10% difference in performance between the standard and lightheavy implements listed. The shot put exercise primarily targets the core muscles which include the rectus abdominis, internal and external obliques, and the transverse abdominis. For example, a 50 high school boys shot putter should be able to throw 45 with the 14 pound shot put and 55 with the 10pound shot put. Even the basic institutional tournaments feature this sport as an event in them and it basically involves using your strength in order to throw a shot put. The aim is to throw the shot put as far as possible through a pushing action. It requires strength and sound footwork during the approach. Execution of basic skills and techniques in discus and shot put. Bartonietz rational sp technique biomechanic findings and. While the rotational technique is an outstanding way to propel a shot put a great distance, its not for everyone. 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.
Mike rosenbaum is an awardwinning sports writer covering various sports and events for more than 15 years. How to teach shot put to young athletes coaching young athletes. The debate between the effectiveness of the glide technique in shot put, versus the. Preparation phase thrower starts in an upright position at the back of circle with their back to throwing direction. The closest findings that resemble modern day shot put date back to the middle ages when soldiers would hold competitions in which they tossed cannonballs. The shot is held at the base of the fingers, not the palm. In this article, he breaks down this technique into individual drills, complete with explanations and.
Coaches education coaching shot put for beginner throwers. A temporal analysis was first made, dividing the throwing action into six phases. Experienced shot putters throw with their whole body, utilizing the muscles in their legs and torso as well as their arms and shoulders. A training program has to be developed to meet the individual needs of the athlete and take into consideration many factors. Again, the shot put slam drill can also help the learning process. This technique was born by a play instinct of creative hammer and discus throwers. The execution of the shot put performance follows a pushlike movement patter, this means that all of the parts of the kinetic chain are moving simultaneously blazevic, 2010. In this article, he breaks down this technique into individual drills, complete with explanations and videos. Shot put learn by doing basic technique for the shot put by. Shot putters have a choice between two techniques, the glide and the rotational or spin style. Does the use of a light shot put modify the throwing pattern of elite. The objective here is to throw a spherical dense object as far as. Focusing on the basics of the correct shot put grip and starting position, and keeping the elbow upthumb down during a simple turn and push delivery action can lead to rapid and satisfying results for the athlete.
For two arms put you have to handle the ball according to a chest in pass position. In this tutorial, we will discuss the basic techniques and playing. Shot put is one of those few track and field events that is present since the inception of modern olympic games. The two most widely used throwing techniques are the glide technique and the rotational technique.
It requires immense muscular strength and a good balance upon your body. The session will not result in textbook technique but will produce happy young learners who at least possess the minimum skills required to participate with some competence. Both athletes in this case study are using the glide technique. Basic shot put technique shot put learnbydoing by mark harsha, portage high school girls head coach. This learnbydoing shot put manual is very insightful. They involve complex movements performed at high speed in a. Sep 23, 2010 shot put rotational technique the 6 phases by d. The shot putter focuses on turning then lifting with the feet, which is the opposite of the glide technique. How to teach shot put to young athletes coaching young. For the approach, you can choose between two basic methods for throwing the shot put, spin or glide. Drive leg is actively moveddrive leg is actively moved across centerline to aid in opening the hip axis toward throwing direction. Bartonietz the put of the iron shot, coming to us from the boredom of british gunboats more than 100 years ago, underwent a new variation in the last decades. A biomechanical analysis of the technique was carried out using the apas 3d. Comparative biomechanical analysis of the rotational shot put.
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. 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. Push the shot up not towards the ground look to where you want shot to travel start with knees bent and side on 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. 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. The students should be taught and they should practice the basic skills and techniques below. Great research on both but one must do what he feels comfortable and sees positive results. The throw is a chain reaction and if the pillar 1 is done incorrectly, you are in for a long rough ride. Aug 03, 2010 shot put techniques glide and spin technique 1.
How to throw a shot put for beginners 6 steps howflux. The purpose of the rotational technique is not to make the ball go further the purpose of the rotational technique is to put the athletes body in the best position to create maximal velocity in double support goal should be to create the longest path possible in double support. Nov 16, 2018 the shot put has been an olympic event since the first modern olympics in 1896 in rome. 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 position. The shot is placed under the chin and against the neck, above the clavicle. In fact, the unusually heavy ball called a shot requires specific throwing techniques to avoid injury.