Glide Shot Put
Intro to Glide Shot Put BY: DAVE HAHN – www.CoachTheThrows.com
Goal
Propel implement as far as possible without causing damage to oneself.
Rules
Implement must be certified for weight and diameter. Shot must leave from the shoulder Must exit back half of circle under control after implement lands Implement must land in sector
Safety
Safety should always be stressed in all of the throwing events. Whether in practice or competition , athletes, and others around the throwing area need to be educated and aware of the risks and the need to pay attention.
The Grip
Shot held at base of fingers
The Grip
Reach Up
The Grip
Turn elbow out
The Grip Down and in Hand behind shot, thumb down
Power Position
Power Position
Heel-toe relationship Thumb down Shot behind back foot Posture Outside of foot
The Glide
Newton’s 3 Laws of Motion
1. An object in motion tends to stay in motion 2. For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction 3. Force= mass x acceleration
Forces of the Glide
Keep shot above hips Unseat hips
Allow to drop straight down
Rock back to heel Straight left leg, toe pointed toward base of toeboard Pull knee under to power position
The Glide - Entry
The Glide – T Position 2
Flight Phase
Power Position
Finish
Common Errors
Hopping off the ball of the foot Landing with closed left foot Leading with left shoulder Not waiting for the lower body to act
Keys to Remember
Active lower body Good power position Throw starts from the ground up
Drills
Power Throw Wheel A Drill Left-right-left
Thank You
For all slides and free ebook Shot Put and Discus Drills:The CoachTheThrows Guide, go to www.shotputanddiscusdrills.com
Questions – Contact me at [email protected]
Goal
Propel implement as far as possible without causing damage to oneself.
Rules
Implement must be certified for weight and diameter. Shot must leave from the shoulder Must exit back half of circle under control after implement lands Implement must land in sector
Safety
Safety should always be stressed in all of the throwing events. Whether in practice or competition , athletes, and others around the throwing area need to be educated and aware of the risks and the need to pay attention.
The Grip
Shot held at base of fingers
The Grip
Reach Up
The Grip
Turn elbow out
The Grip Down and in Hand behind shot, thumb down
Power Position
Power Position
Heel-toe relationship Thumb down Shot behind back foot Posture Outside of foot
The Glide
Newton’s 3 Laws of Motion
1. An object in motion tends to stay in motion 2. For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction 3. Force= mass x acceleration
Forces of the Glide
Keep shot above hips Unseat hips
Allow to drop straight down
Rock back to heel Straight left leg, toe pointed toward base of toeboard Pull knee under to power position
The Glide - Entry
The Glide – T Position 2
Flight Phase
Power Position
Finish
Common Errors
Hopping off the ball of the foot Landing with closed left foot Leading with left shoulder Not waiting for the lower body to act
Keys to Remember
Active lower body Good power position Throw starts from the ground up
Drills
Power Throw Wheel A Drill Left-right-left
Thank You
For all slides and free ebook Shot Put and Discus Drills:The CoachTheThrows Guide, go to www.shotputanddiscusdrills.com
Questions – Contact me at [email protected]
