World class gliding is 115% of best standing throw. This website and its content is subject to our terms and conditions. This learnbydoing shot put manual is very insightful. Pointing arm the individual can utilise their spare arm by positioning it at the angle the shot put will be released at. The athlete creates tension by pressing the shot put into then neck. Although you need strength to throw a shot put, technique and form are much more important than muscle definition. In this tutorial, we will discuss the basic techniques and playing. Coaching the glide shotput technique provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals involved in using the glide shotput technique. The shot put relay game for practices and physical education classes dick moss, editor, physical education.
The main thing to master in this is the placement of the grip. 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. The shot put is a track and field event dating back to greek times. These four points go against the usa way of teaching the glide shot put. The fingers are slightly spread and placed behind the shot while the thumb is placed on. Techniqq, g g,ue, teaching progressions, and drills mike. The glide technique of throwing shot put is often easier than the rotational technique. Tes global ltd is registered in england company no 02017289 with its registered office. Slow full throws the athlete executes the full technique but a slower pace focusing on body positions, usually with lighter implements. Finding the method best for you there is no endall beall for shot put methods. Whether you are a stranger to the sport or just looking. In fact, the unusually heavy ball called a shot requires specific throwing techniques to avoid injury. The shotputter focuses on turning then lifting with the feet, which is the opposite of the glide technique. No weight is transferred because stance is too narrow analysing my shot put throw biomechanical principles in shot put whereas the rotational method shown here requires rotary motion.
Shot put glide technique by rob lasorsa, usa track and field mens shot development chairman shot put s 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. Smithglide shot put drills and throwing progressions. The shot is held at the base of the fingers, not the palm. Topics how is your experience of coaching in different countries and how do you do that. The reliability of the manual digitising was estimated by repeated digitising of a. Glide shot put technical progressions and training drills. Coach kyle abney teaches john bowman to glide in the shot put or the first time in 15 years.
In my experience, shot putters with good speed and foot agility but maybe not as big or strong as other throwers should try the spin style to maximize their acceleration at the point of release. Also, instruct the athletes that they should feel the shot touching their neck right up until they begin the put. Step 5 glide 1 glide with a partner holding the free arm. Glide shot put technical progressions and training drills for outside of the circle.
Is the development of highlevel thinking good at young age in both events. Pdf muscle activation sequencing of leg muscles during. Your contribution will go a long way in helping us. Shot put glide technique tierra wilson glenbard south high school 4. Coachup nation glide and spin technique for shot put. 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 fingers are slightly spread apart with the thumb for support. An analysis of the individual techniques of the shot put finalist in the valencia indoor. Coach jim aikens also teaches the glide technique to his athletes because it is an easier technique for them to master, and helps them develop a good finish on the ball. 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. The dvd features a series of proven developmental drills that coaches can employ in either individual or group teaching. In this article, he breaks down this technique into individual drills, complete with explanations and videos.
A biomechanical analysis of the shot put performance. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. While the rotational technique is an outstanding way to propel a shot put a great distance, its not for everyone. To analyse the shot put technique of two olympic level female heptathletes. Standing shot put is a good predictor of competitive performance dick moss, editor, pe update. The good 3 the ball should sit on the pads of the fingers. George gemer outlines the evolution of shot pul technique, slressing in parlicular the imporlance of ihe first phase. See more ideas about shot put, track and field and drill. Pdf the aims of this study is to present a biomechanical over view of the performances of the mens shot put at the podichery and tamil nadu. In the middle of the circle, the technique of power position for both glide and.
Present and future perpectives on shot put and discus throwing training at top level. From the back of the ring to the arm strike, mastering the shot put details a stepbystep teaching progression with beginning, intermediate, and advanced drills and demonstrations, as well as exercises to build specific throwing strength. Future focal points in shot put and discus throwing training. The glide is not a two part technique its a long flowing movement. The virginia throws coaches association exists to educate and develop both coaches and athletes in the throwing events of track and field. Download the workout in pdf format here shot put glide technique drills recommended track and field product complete training for the combined. The reliability of the manual digitising was estimated by repeated digitising of a whole throw with.
Most shot putters start out learning the glide technique and convert to the spin style if they so choose. Step 6 whole sequence perform without and with the shot, controlling and correcting the power position. 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. A training program has to be developed to meet the individual needs of the athlete and take into consideration many factors. Both athletes in this case study are using the glide technique. The aim is to put it as far as possible from a sevenfoot diameter 2. Primarily, there are two techniques involved in this game and it has to be used effectively to perform well and they are.
The purpose of the rotational technique is to put the athletes body in the best position to create maximal velocity in double support. Understanding shot put glide technique jy throws s2 e76 duration. The origin of this technique glide dates to 1951, when parry obrien from the united states invented a technique that involved. Choosing which technique is best depends on the physical abilities of the athlete in tandem with a coachs ability to instruct. The event has been the most wellknown throwing event since its formal creation in the 1800s. The shot put is a track and field event involving putting pushing rather than throwing a heavy. The throw is thrown from the back of the ring in one fluid motion. The shot put relay is a fun game you can use in your field event throwing unit, with your varsity throwers, or in any physical education class.
With three simple guidelines, john quickly throws farther and with more confidence. Stand throw double hop drill dynamic glide shot put. How to teach shot put to young athletes coaching young. Youre teaching a group of novice throwers who have yet to learn the full shot put glide technique. Stand stand with feet placed wider reach summation of force. The debate between the effectiveness of the glide technique in shot put, versus the spin or rotational technique, is an ageold one. The more complex method is the spin or rotational technique, spinning as you move forward to generate momentum for the throw. I have had success in asking athletes to pretend that the shot is attached to their neck with velcro and that they can only. The fingers are slightly spread and placed behind the shot.
Females generally have more success with the glide technique. Shot put is one of those few track and field events that is present since the inception of modern. Apart from traditional styles, new rotational styles were introduced in the sport due to increasing popularity. 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.
Biomechanical report shot put women world athletics. 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. The following guide offers the basic elements of the glide 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 the purest test of strength in track and field, but it also requires speed, balance, coordination, and timing. The glide shot put despite the large number of male throwers and increasing number of females who employ the rotational technique, the glide is still a very effective way of putting the shot for both men and women. By rob lasorsa all movements consider a right handed thrower grip, carry, release. Reviewing both the longshort and shortlong glide techniques, the dvd is designed to provide an understanding of both the liftrotate and rotatelift drive. Opposite to the glide, which has clear criteria for an effective work of the body. Basic shot put technique shot put learnbydoing by mark harsha, portage high school girls head coach.
For the approach, you can choose between two basic methods for throwing the shot put, spin or glide. The execution of the shot put performance follows a pushlike movement patter, this means that all of the parts of the kinetic chain are moving simultaneously blazevic, 2010. To develop the glide action of the legs and link the glide with the delivery. Elite putters have used both the glide and the spin methods to secure world championships as well as olympic gold. Stadium layout with camera locations for the womens shot put shown in green. Rotational shot put or discus nebraska coaches association. Visual description for each of the key phases in the glide technique. Two putting styles are in current general use by shot put competitors. Pdf a biomechanical analysis of the shot put performance.
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