Athletic Throws
The international- amateur athletic federation rules provide for four men’s events in the throws- the shot, discus, javelin and hammer. These are also thrown by the ladies (however there appears to be no reason, other than an already crowded programme, why the hammer should not be thrown by women).
Shot Put
Like running and jumping, throwing is also one of the natural skills of mankind. The skill was used by the ancient man of Stone Age to kill animals to feed him. In ancient fights too weapons were thrown on enemy. Thus all throwing events are organized and planned forms of the natural skill of man. The most essential characteristic in putting the shot are perfect neuromuscular coordination together with speed and strength.
Techniques of Shot Putting
There are five basic skills
The Stance: Initial stance is taken behind the circle keeping the upper part of the trunk slightly turned backward creating an angle of 40 degree at the arm-pit of throwing hand. The fore-arm of other hand is stretched across the chest about 8 to 10 inches in front. Right foot takes the weight of body and toe of left touches the ground in front of right foot.
The Glide: While moving across the circle the athlete must not hop but he should glide. The gliding action should be so that the right foot is carried very low so much gliding that the spikes of the shoe almost graze the ground. The foot glides over a distance of about 30 to 36 inches and comes to almost centre of the circle and the left foot is just touching the front of the circle. The athlete glides his right foot to the centre of the circle, keeping his knee bent and planning it solidly and flatly with the toes pointing about 40 degree to the rear of the circle. Keeping right hip fixed and left hip facing the direction in which the shot will travel the gives a vigorous drive from the right foot and arm to deliver the shot.
The Delivery: Having acquired the position after glide as described above the putting action is performed. The putting action is the application of additional force by lifting the entire right side of the body, thereby applying power and weight of the body in the action of putting the shot.
The Reverse: After the shot leaves the hand a quick reverse movement of the foot transfers the body weight on the right foot again and the right foot takes the forward position. Care is taken to ensure that the athlete does not cross over the front end of the circle.
The international- amateur athletic federation rules provide for four men’s events in the throws- the shot, discus, javelin and hammer. These are also thrown by the ladies (however there appears to be no reason, other than an already crowded programme, why the hammer should not be thrown by women).
Shot Put
Like running and jumping, throwing is also one of the natural skills of mankind. The skill was used by the ancient man of Stone Age to kill animals to feed him. In ancient fights too weapons were thrown on enemy. Thus all throwing events are organized and planned forms of the natural skill of man. The most essential characteristic in putting the shot are perfect neuromuscular coordination together with speed and strength.
Techniques of Shot Putting
There are five basic skills
- · The Grip
- · The Stance
- · The Glide
- · The Delivery
- · The Reverse
The Stance: Initial stance is taken behind the circle keeping the upper part of the trunk slightly turned backward creating an angle of 40 degree at the arm-pit of throwing hand. The fore-arm of other hand is stretched across the chest about 8 to 10 inches in front. Right foot takes the weight of body and toe of left touches the ground in front of right foot.
The Glide: While moving across the circle the athlete must not hop but he should glide. The gliding action should be so that the right foot is carried very low so much gliding that the spikes of the shoe almost graze the ground. The foot glides over a distance of about 30 to 36 inches and comes to almost centre of the circle and the left foot is just touching the front of the circle. The athlete glides his right foot to the centre of the circle, keeping his knee bent and planning it solidly and flatly with the toes pointing about 40 degree to the rear of the circle. Keeping right hip fixed and left hip facing the direction in which the shot will travel the gives a vigorous drive from the right foot and arm to deliver the shot.
The Delivery: Having acquired the position after glide as described above the putting action is performed. The putting action is the application of additional force by lifting the entire right side of the body, thereby applying power and weight of the body in the action of putting the shot.
The Reverse: After the shot leaves the hand a quick reverse movement of the foot transfers the body weight on the right foot again and the right foot takes the forward position. Care is taken to ensure that the athlete does not cross over the front end of the circle.