how to throw a shot put and discus

Shot put is one of the most popular track events. It consists of throwing a heavy ball which is made of metal as far as one can. The size of the ball which is used shot put depends on the age and gender of the person who is throwing it. For female contestants, the ball weighs about four kilograms. For boys in high school, the standard weight of the ball is approximately twelve pounds, and it weighs about 16 pounds for male contestants in college. People either glide or spin the shot put when they throw it.

Before throwing a shot put, it is very necessary for every contestant to warm up and then go to the circle to commence your throw. The throw is usually in three parts. The first part involves setting it up and the glide (or the spin), the second part is called the power throw and the third and final part of the shot put throw is the release. Then every contestant must cool down.

(Assume Right Handed Thrower for Reminder of Article)

During the stand an athlete winds the discus into delivery position and delivers it. From the

ground up key areas for the stand are Feet wider than shoulder width with an instep to toe

relationship for the right and left feet. Line up with shoulders square to the back of the circle

(same as a full throw start). Right foot will be in the center of the ring closer to the front of the ring.

Right toe will aim about 90 degrees away from the front of the ring. Left toe will aim at right instep.

Discus should be wound once and put over the athlete.s right shoulder. Virtually all body weight

will be on the right foot.  

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