Shot put

Shot Put Technique (linear) The throw broken down: (right handed thrower) (a) stand-up and hold: -shot rests on base of fingers -arm relatively horizontal to ground -shot pushed against neck, underneath chin -stand with back facing direction of throw at the back of the circle (b) preparation for the glide -center of mass lowered and primarily on right leg (c) glide -short body movement to give the shot momentum -hop-like movement keeping the center of …

…of the bent leg as it lands-once it starts to straighten, stop the repetition. In the shot put technique, landing on a straight leg reduces that leg's ability to generate power and produces a premature lifting of the center of gravity. - D.M. pagemill_resources/archives_pic_field.jpgpagemill_resources/archives_pic_field.jpg A drill to teach your shot putters to propel themselves across the ring while maintaining a low, balanced, coiled position.