The shot, a metal ball (7.26kg/16lb for men, 4kg/8.8lb for women), is put not thrown with one hand. The aim is to put it as far as possible from a seven-foot diameter (2.135m) circle that has a curved 10-centimetre high toe-board at the front.
What body parts are used in shot put?
Getting the Shot Moving Shot putters use their strong quadriceps, hamstrings and gluteus maximus muscles to push off from the back of the circle and generate the initial thrust necessary to get the heavy metal shot moving across the circle.
What are the 4 phases of a shot put?
GLIDE TECHNIQUE The glide, or traditional technique of shot putting, is divided into four basic phases: preliminary, glide, power, and release combined with follow through.
How much is a college shot put?
Competitor Mass of shot
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Men, high school 12 pounds
Women, high school through age 49 4 kilograms
Men, college through age 49 7.26 kg (16 pounds)
Women age 50 and above 3 kilograms
How much is an Olympic shot put?
In men's competitions, the ball is 16 pounds and in women's competitions it's 8.8 pounds.Aug 4, 2021
What is a shot put ball used for?
The shot put is a track and field event involving "putting" (pushing rather than throwing) a heavy spherical ball—the shot—as far as possible. The shot put competition for men has been a part of the modern Olympics since their revival in 1896, and women's competition began in 1948.
How do you throw a shot put ball?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJzP-x5oezs
How does shot put work?
To initiate the throw they kick to the front with the left leg, while pushing off forcefully with the right. As the thrower crosses the circle, the hips twist toward the front, the left arm is swung out then pulled back tight, followed by the shoulders, and they then strike in a putting motion with their right arm.