They put the ball by holding it at their neck and pushing it through the air. Shot put is one of those few track and field events that is present since the inception of. Eyes are level in this position and not looking at the ground. The shot put is a track and field event dating back to greek times. Rob lasorsa is the president and cofounder of the national throws coaches. 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 put competition for men has been a part of the modern olympics since their revival in 1896, and womens competition began in 1948. You have to teach the block, the arm strike and how to get into the power position. 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 and coaches can adapt to create a winning program. Fourtime olympian and sixtime discus worldrecord holder jay silvester covers specific strength training and conditioning techniques, including training for. The first to use a shot cannon ball instead of a stone competitively were british military sports groups.
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. Jul 29, 2015 basic technique for the shot put mark harsha. Nov 16, 2018 the shot put has been an olympic event since the first modern olympics in 1896 in rome. The athlete must enter the circle from the back none of the rule books contain such a clause. Grip and neck position for the shot put track and field. The hand will be bent back in the cocked position when holding the shot. The shot put is a track and field event involving putting pushing rather than throwing a heavy. Mar 01, 2017 teaching the shot put can be difficult. Gliders tend to place the ball lower on the neck than do spinners due to their linear style of acceleration. A training program has to be developed to meet the individual needs of the athlete and take into consideration many factors.
Shot put training handbook, shot put throwing technique books. The aim is to throw the shotput as far as possible through a pushing action. A loss of balance can cause deterioration in the acceleration and reduce the application force on the ball. Shot put should be about 1 foot behind the throwers right foot if the shot was dropped in the power position. Give our instagram a follow to keep up with our throwers.
Shot put was an original modern olympic event, with american robert garrett winning at the athens games in 1896. He stepped into the circle as a freshman and dominated. Shot put is played with a heavy spherical object popularly known as shot. If you just attended the shot put camp 2 days ago you should have this fresh in your mind. Shot put glide technique tierra wilson glenbard south. Pdf a biomechanical analysis of the shot put performance. 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.
The book is full of easytounderstand principles and stepbystep teaching progressions, coupled with groundbreaking analysis of the various styles of shot putting. Shots are available in different sizes and weights and are generally made from brass or iron. Complete book of throws and throwing events dvd shot put. Includes throwing techniques, shotput drills, the history of shot. In this article, he breaks down this technique into individual drills, complete with explanations and videos.
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. Two putting styles are in current general use by shot put competitors. The feats i have seen with my own eyes and heard anecdotally from coaches during my decade as a high level shot putter, could fill a book. 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. If proper balance cannot be maintained, it will hamper the final result. 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. Keep shot close to or touching neck think clean palm, dirty neck keep elbow high 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. The shot put is a track and field event involving putting pushing rather than throwing a heavy spherical ballthe shot as far as possible. 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. Each athlete threw from a wooden square, and could only stand to throw. There are links on this page from which coaching young athletes can earn a small commission.
The weight of the shot for an adult shot put competition is 7. No better reference for the shot put event currently exists on the market. 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. New jersey shot put star nick vena rewriting record books. Larry judge and mike young have spent much of their professional careers studying the fundamentals and techniques involved in successfully throwing the shot.
With this technique, a righthand thrower faces the rear, and begins to spin on the ball of the left foot. William patrick parry obrien january 28, 1932 april 21, 2007 was an american shot put champion. Shot put learn by doing basic technique for the shot put by. Glide techniques also became a part of this and soon became quite popular. 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. 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 and coaches can. Once the athletes name is called, they have 60 seconds to release the shot.
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. The rotational technique now used by many of the worlds top throwers was first popularised by. The glide is the original technique used in shot putting and is the style most young athletes learn when they start training. He has set the bar very high for the whole country.
The debate between the effectiveness of the glide technique in shot put, versus the spin or rotational technique, is an ageold one. Shot put glide technique tierra wilson glenbard south high school 423 ryan crissey. Train this by having the athletes press into the neck without the shot put inhand. Whether youre just starting out in the event or preparing your team for competition at the highest level, youll find. He competed in four consecutive summer olympics where he won two gold medals 1952, 1956 and one silver medal. 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. Feb 01, 2016 a breakdown of rotational shot put technique. The shot put has been an olympic event since the first modern olympics in 1896 in rome. Depending on the age of the player, the size and weight of the shot is different. How to increase your shot put distance fast sportsrec. The shot put is propelled by way of pushing rather than throwing and is a good test of an individuals strength.
For the approach, you can choose between two basic methods for throwing the shot put, spin or glide. Although you need strength to throw a shot put, technique and form are much more important than muscle definition. Proper attention should be given to the following points. The athlete must remain inside the throwing circle.
Shot put was originally used in the olympics to see who was the strongest athlete. A 3 step guide on how to throw a shot put for beginners. Jul 26, 2015 coach young athletes to perform an effective shot putting arm action. Analysis of shot put throw nikala westbrook kin 417. Using the shot put risks damaging your feet or limbs if dropped. Both athletes in this case study are using the glide technique. How to teach shot put to young athletes coaching young athletes. 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.
Throwers shot put, discus, hammer, javelin are undoubtedly some of the most powerful athletes on the planet. Shot put, sport in athletics track and field in which a spherical weight is thrown, or put, from the shoulder for distance. The shot put has been an olympic event since the first modern olympics in 1896 in. Mark harsha portage high school girls head coach goal one. From discus throwing to hurdles and high jumps, learn about track and field strategies, competitions, and training. Grip and neck position for the shot put track and field toolbox. Olympic trials, where he hopes to qualify for his third olympic games. Apart from traditional styles, new rotational styles were introduced in the sport due to increasing popularity. Aug 03, 2010 shot put techniques glide and spin technique 1. Nick vena is probably the most dominant track and field athlete in new jersey history, according to jim lambert of the newark starledger. The athlete creates tension by pressing the shot put into then neck and raising the elbow until it is parallel to the ground. When it comes to the contest of shot put, the heaviness of the shot being used will completely rely on the age of the contestants. The fingers are slightly spread apart with the thumb for support. He has taken the shot put to another level that people never thought would happen.
Grip, position on the neck and proper release are all important. The shot put is a track and field event involving putting pushing rather than throwing a heavy spherical ballthe shotas far as possible. All about shot put a general introduction to the sport of shot put and where to find shot put web sites on the internet. It requires immense muscular strength and a good balance upon your body. A pushlike movement pattern is best in shot put for many reasons, one of significance being that simultaneous motion will result in a more accurate movement due to the body travelling in a straightline, accuracy is extremely important in shot put to enable the shot to carry further blazevic, 2010. Complete book of throws takes the techniques and conditioning programs of the. The throw is a chain reaction and if the pillar 1 is done incorrectly, you are in for a long rough ride. The shot put has been part of the olympics since 1896.
In fact, the unusually heavy ball called a shot requires specific throwing techniques to avoid injury. Follow tips from experts for both players and coaches so you can go the distance. Kentucky track signee josh sobota of bearden already has 2. Preparation phase thrower starts in an upright position at the back of circle with their back to throwing direction. Olympic gold medals in 2008 and 2012 by using the glide technique. It derives from the ancient sport of putting the stone.
Stepbystep teaching progressions can be used to lead the beginning thrower through the various aspects of shotput technique, from how to hold the shot to a full throw using the rotational or glide technique. When learning the shot, athletes may stand at the front of the throwing circle and put the shot without any additional momentum from their legs. Baillie gibson becomes one of the best discus, shot put athletes in the country. One of my favourite shot put drills to use when coaching young athletes is what i call the shot put slam. The throw is thrown from the back of the ring in one. Coach rod tiffin provides numerous training exercises and practice drills for the four throwing events. The fingers are slightly spread and placed behind the shot while the thumb is placed on the side of the implement for control.
The thrower must commence the throw from a stationary position and leave the circle under control from the rear half after completing the throw. Beardens josh sobota is the best discus and shot put thrower in tennessee and hes not done yet. 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 techniques and your distance. In this chapter, we will learn the most fundamental aspects of shot put throw. Primarily, there are two techniques involved in this game and it has to be used effectively to perform well and they are spin technique or rotational technique and glide technique. The athlete must not put a foot past the toe board, or it is a disqualification. In a nutshell the object of pillar 1 is to set up separation and the sprint leg axis. Shot put information an introduction to shot put beginners in the sport. In this tutorial, we will discuss the basic techniques and playing methods of shot put. A brief photographic history of the shot put from its origins in the british. Apr 04, 2017 technique work for army warrior games athletes. Basic shot put technique shot put learnbydoing by mark harsha, portage high school girls head coach.
The aim is to put it as far as possible from a sevenfoot diameter 2. Arguably the greatest kiwi in track and field history, adams after reaching the finals of the 2003. For all of these accomplishments, obrien was inducted into the iaaf and u. Shot put training handbook, shot put throwing technique. A simplified explanation of the basic rules of shot put. All the content and graphics published in this ebook are the property of tutorials point. 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.
Two technical styles have survived over the last several. While the rotational technique is an outstanding way to propel a shot put a great distance, its not for everyone. The shot is held at the base of the fingers, not the palm. To analyse the shot put technique of two olympic level female heptathletes. 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.
Shot put competitions were recorded in early 19th century scotland and were a part of the british amateur championships beginning in 1866. 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. A world history of the throwing events is the latest volume from the. Practice throwing technique with a lighter ball or tennis ball until you feel comfortable with the movement. Push pull drill to get from back of the ring into the power position rotational shot put duration. Shot put is an athletics sport where people try to put a heavy weighted ball as far as they can. Techniqq, g g,ue, teaching progressions, and drills mike. 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.
How to teach shot put to young athletes coaching young. The fingers are slightly spread and placed behind the shot. In addition, you will have to teach either the fundamentals of the rotational or glide technique. 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. A biomechanical comparison of the rotational shot put technique used by males and females order no. Warm up before throwing with some light jogging and some hand and wrist stretches, author gerald carr writes in his book fundamentals of track and field. Shot put simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.