Aug 03, 2010 shot put techniques glide and spin technique 1. Lower body kinetics during the delivery phase of the. So i wanted to take a second to clear up some of the confusion and answer the same question when it comes to the rotational shot. All video files were digitised frame by frame and upon completion points over frame method was used to make any necessary adjustments, where the shot was tracked. In the video clip below university of buffalo assistant coach jim garnham, shows you how to get more out of the power position. 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. It should have been, since learning the to spin in the shot put when i was a decathlete is what enabled me to become a better shot putter, a better discus thrower and eventually led to me becoming a collegiate field event coach specializing in. The shot should not be thrown until coach gives the okay basic rules figure 1 keep shot close to neck, under jaw or front of the ear the shot must touch or be close to the neck, under the jaw or front of the ear at beginning of the throw the shot cannot be dropped down or pulled back from the starting position it must be pushed.
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. Two putting styles are in current general use by shot put competitors. Pdf ground forces impact on release of rotational shot put. To begin, stand sideways at the back of the 7 foot circle youre throwing from. Proper rotational shot put footwork primal athlete. The distance thrown is measured from the inside of the circumference of the circle to the nearest mark made in the ground by the falling shot. Randy barnes used the rotational technique to set a world shot put record of 23. Arrhenius department of exercise sciences, byu master of science in the shot put throw, the primary power is generated in. Ground forces impact on release of rotational shot put technique niklas b. Teaching progressions for beginning shotput coaches education.
Lower body kinetics during the delivery phase of the rotational shot put technique jillian mary williams brigham young university provo follow this and additional works at. The rotational style technique is traditionally separated into six phases and. You have to teach the block, the arm strike and how to get into the power position. Although you need strength to throw a shot put, technique and form are much more important than muscle definition. 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. The spin involves rotating like a discus thrower and using rotational momentum for power. There are several advantages of the rotational technique in the shot put, as compared to the obrien technique. The 6 technical phases of the throws serie continues with this new video from didier poppe to show the different phases of the rotational shot put using excl. The debate between the effectiveness of the glide technique in shot put, versus the spin or rotational technique, is an ageold one.
In fact, the unusually heavy ball called a shot requires specific throwing techniques to avoid injury. The rotational shot throw has shown the ability to put 1015 feet on standing throw which is much greater then the amount that can be achieved with the glide shot technique. Mike powellgetty images shot putters have a choice between two techniques, the glide and the rotational or spin style. Then, cup the shot with your fingers and thumb along the back of the ball without letting the ball touch your palm.
Rotational shot put or discus nebraska coaches association. Glide conversion to rotational shot put john kenneson tcu longer path of the shot putlonger period of time with applied force anthropometrics tabula rasa effect moderate strength levels increased horizontal velocity considerations for conversion. Part of theexercise science commons this thesis is brought to. The rotational shot put technique is a complex one and is normally effort by the experts in the game. Arrhenius department of exercise sciences, byu master of. If you just attended the shot put camp 2 days ago you should have this fresh in your mind. 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. The fingers are slightly spread and placed behind the shot. Grip and neck position for the shot put track and field. Mar 01, 2017 teaching the shot put can be difficult. Rotational shot put making difficult concepts easy 12810 2 rotational shot putting goals ywork the shot over the longest path possible. The purpose of the rotational technique is not to make the ball go further the purpose of the rotational technique is to put the athletes body in the best position to create maximal velocity in double support goal should be to create the longest path possible in double support. Grip and neck position for the shot put track and field toolbox.
Coaches education coaching shot put for beginner throwers. Shot put officiating rules competitors take their throw from inside a marked circle 2. Women made their debut in shot put in the olympics of 1948. There was some confusion and i dont think i made myself clear enough in the video.
Pdf comparative biomechanical analysis of the rotational. Grip, position on the neck and proper release are all important. Biomechanics of rotational shot put by reid white on prezi. Stepbystep teaching progressions can be used to lead the beginning thrower through the various aspects of shot put technique, from how to hold the shot to a full throw using the rotational or glide technique. The shot is held at the base of the fingers, not the palm. The shot put event originates from heavy stone throwing competitions in england and scotland during the 15th century and was included in the first modern olympiad of 1896 in athens. To analyse the shot put technique of two olympic level female heptathletes. Original article how kinematics influences shot put results in track. Titles, abstracts, and fulltexts of retrieved documents were. To save the files below, right click on the link and save as.
Engage your students during remote learning with video readalouds. Strength training for throwers sport performance centres. The other leg swings and turn the body and when it is planted, the other leg do again the same process. Biomechanic findings and recommendations for training by. Mark harsha portage high school girls head coach goal one. Shot put womens dr alex dinsdale, aaron thomas and dr athanassios bissas. Strength, power, speed, specialpower, endurance, flexibility etc. Sep 22, 2016 when comparing the rotational shot wind to the discus wind they are nearly identical, except that a slightly lesser degree of separation is achieved in the rotational shot put wind. Learn the spin in 1 day rotational shot put duration. The shot put is a track and field event involving putting pushing rather than throwing a heavy. Ground forces impact on release of rotational shot put technique.
In addition, you will have to teach either the fundamentals of the rotational or glide technique. 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. Shot put 3 shot put is a sport where an athlete needs to exercise his throwing power with a heavy object. A visual representation from a side on view of the path of the shot from right leg pushoff to release. 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. Sep 23, 2010 the 6 technical phases of the throws serie continues with this new video from didier poppe to show the different phases of the rotational shot put using exclusive videos from jacko gill, reese. Comparative biomechanical analysis of the rotational shot put. 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. Training considerations for the rotational shot put.
Glide conversion to rotational shot put john kenneson tcu longer path of the shot put longer period of time with applied force anthropometrics tabula rasa effect. 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. Rotational shot put drills power or stand throw non reverse reverse wheel drill south african drill full throws thanks sam. The fingers are slightly spread and placed behind the shot while the thumb is placed on the side of the implement for control.
Shots are available in different sizes and weights and are generally made from brass or iron. Part of theexercise science commons this thesis is brought to you. Smithrotational shot drills and throwing progressions. The biomechanics of the rotational shot put is used to direct coaching to. Ground forces impact on release of rotational shot put.
In a nutshell the object of pillar 1 is to set up separation and the sprint leg axis. Apart from traditional styles, new rotational styles were introduced in the sport due to increasing popularity. In this method, the athlete throwing the shot has to place his important leg at the middle of the ring. Bartonietz rational sp technique biomechanic findings and. Friday you read about the glide shot put footwork and whether you should land with both feet at the same time in the power position. Lowering the elbow can cause the shot to be thrown like a baseball and could result in an injury. Today there are two main techniques used, a linear movement which is a backwards shift across the circle and the nonlinear or rotational technique. The throw is a chain reaction and if the pillar 1 is done incorrectly, you are in for a long rough ride.
Basic shot put technique shot put learnbydoing by mark harsha, portage high school girls head coach. First shot should be placed on the upper pad of the hand. Use of functional training for the throwing events. 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. It is a general practise to position the shot safely under the chin. The total path length of the shot for the twelve finalists. Until this point all biomechanical components of the shot put performance have centred on the individual using the gliding 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. Shot put is played with a heavy spherical object popularly known as shot. The orange bars signify the athletes who utilised the rotational technique and the blue bar signifies the athlete who utilised the glide technique. However, there is another technique known as the rotational shot, this technique is considerable more difficult and research suggests that it should be left for the expert athletes bartonietz, 1994. 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. Preparation phase thrower starts in an upright position at the back of circle with their back to throwing direction. The main thing to master in this is the placement of the grip. Important technique of shot put rotational health and.
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. Focus on correct technique and fixing technical problems they acquired during high school wont let them throw the shot until they have the basics of the rotational technique down relearn motor patterns skill acquisition whole vs part practice drills are to feel certain positions and postural alignment. In order to throw the shot put further than ever, the thrower must have great strength, balance use correct technique, including the power position. The 6 technical phases of the throws serie continues with this new video from didier poppe to show the different phases of the rotational shot put using exclusive videos from jacko gill, reese. Learning the rotational shot put technique i dont know why this was not the first article i posted. The shot put is a track and field event involving putting pushing rather than throwing a heavy spherical ballthe shotas far as possible.
Is the development of highlevel thinking good at young age in both events. Shot put learn by doing basic technique for the shot put by. How to increase rotational power for throwing shot put march 6, 20 1 comment just about any sport you can think of that is associated with a stick, ball, or some other implement will require ground force rotational power. Aug 24, 2010 learning the rotational shot put technique i dont know why this was not the first article i posted. The fingers should be evenly spread but still close together. The shot put is a track and field event dating back to greek times. The spin or rotational technique is the more complex method. 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. However the rotational shot put technique is much more difficult to perfect and tends to break down more quickly in a high pressure situation.
Mens shot put is present since the inception of 1896s modern olympics. All video files were digitised frame by frame and upon completion points. Pdf ground forces impact on release of rotational shot. Glide techniques also became a part of this and soon became quite popular. Shot put officiating rules district school board of niagara.
Bartonietz the put of the iron shot, coming to us from the boredom of british gunboats more than 100 years ago, underwent a new variation in the last decades. Part of theexercise science commons this thesis is brought to you for free and open access by byu scholarsarchive. Biomechanical report shot put women world athletics. Rotational shot put video complete track and field. Arrhenius brigham young university provo follow this and additional works at. This technique was born by a play instinct of creative hammer and discus throwers. Its exact position is at the starting point of jaw and just below the ear.
How to increase rotational power for throwing shot put. When youre just learning shot put, use a 48 pound shot to reduce the chance on injury. The percentage change in the velocity of the shot within the key phases of the. Sep 23, 2016 in order to throw the shot put further than ever, the thrower must have great strength, balance use correct technique, including the power position. Pdf ground forces impact on release of rotational shot put technique niklas b. 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.
The purpose of the rotational technique is to put the athletes body in the best position to create maximal velocity in. Jan 11, 2017 rotational shot put drills power or stand throw non reverse reverse wheel drill south african drill full throws thanks sam. Both athletes in this case study are using the glide technique. The shot should be balanced in the fingers and should come to rest where the fingers meet the palm. 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. In the rotational shot the time available for the strike is typically less than that available in the glide. Future focal points in shot put and discus throwing training. The fingers are slightly spread apart with the thumb for support. Learning the rotational shot put technique trackcoach8000 blog.
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 study aimed to establish the modalities of the rotational shot put technique of two elite shot putters with substantially different constitutional characteristics. Advantages of the rotational technique include 1 the ability of the athlete to generate more horizontal velocity, 2 the shot is carried through a longer distance that allows a longer period to apply force, and 3 throwers of modest. The purpose of this study was to identify those characteristics of the rotational shot put technique of an elite male shot putter that are related to his. Present and future perpectives on shot put and discus throwing training at top level. Athlete used rotational technique of shot put, which is very demanding.