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What Are The Rules Of Shot Put? - rookieroad.com
Shot put is a track and field event where athletes compete to throw a ball the farthest distance. Within the sport of athletics, four major throwing events, including shot put, exist. The other three events that fall under this category are discus, javelin, and hammer throw. Each of these events have their own specific equipment and rules.
Shot put - Wikipedia
The shot put is a track and field event involving "putting" (throwing) a heavy spherical ball—the shot—as far as possible. For men, the sport has been a part of the modern Olympics since their revival (1896), and women's competition began in 1948. Demonstration of the spin technique in shot put.
Shot Put - World Athletics
The shot, a metal ball (7.26kg/16lb for men, 4kg/8.8lb for women), is put – not thrown – with one hand. The aim is to put it as far as possible from a seven-foot diameter (2.135m) circle that has a curved 10-centimetre high toe-board at the front. In order for the put to be measured, the shot must not drop below the line of the athlete’s ...
How to Throw a Shot Put: Basic, Glide, and Spin Methods - wikiHow
1. Place the shot behind your ear and face the back of the ring. For a spin or “rotational” put, nestle the shot a bit behind your ear, further back than you would for a basic or glide put. Then, stand facing the back of the ring, with your feet planted a bit wider than your shoulders, and bend your knees slightly.
How to Shot Put (with Pictures) - wikiHow
7. Extend your arm directly outward to "put" the shot. As you straighten out, move the shot out from under your jaw and send your arm out in a straight line at about a 40º angle upward, toward the field. Always keep your elbow raised and your wrist straight.
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