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Shot Put. John Kenneson TCU National Throws Coaches Association. Basic Keys To All Throwing Events. Balance Eyes/Focal Points Tempo/Rhythm 4. Finish Technique. Heel to toe Relationship-Standing Throw. Right heel to left toe. Ring Orientation. Using the clock method - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Basic Keys To All Throwing Events
1. Balance
2. Eyes/Focal Points
3. Tempo/Rhythm
4. Finish Technique
Ring Orientation
• Using the clock method
• Learning various positions with proper timing
• Use of focal points
Shot Put/Standing Throw
• Heel to toe relationship
• Proper Grip/Base of fingers
• Proper neck placement/under ear
• Throwing arm relaxed and slightly down/elbow out
Initiation of Standing Throw
• Ring orientation/the clock system
• Throw begins from 11 o’clock• Use rhythmic start not static
start• Flex right leg/left arm back• Bridged back• Ball behind right knee• Proper focal points beyond
circle• Track eyes horizontally
Finish Techniques/Standing Throw
• Long path of ball• Finish feet/hip/shoulder
rotation• Right knee/left arm
work as unit• Drive ball over toe
board under control• Stay on feet. Throw
through the face
Glide Technique
• Ideal candidates are taller athletes with leverage
• Athletes with limited pivoting skills
• Athletes with limited body control skills
Essentials of the Glide
• Smooth transition across the circle
• Creating momentum into the power position
• Using the right leg effectively
• Finish techniques/must face your throw
Glide Start/Entry
• Traditional start vs. dynamic start
• Relax the back/bridged back
• Proper focal points beyond circle at 12 o’clock
• Roll off the heel
Landing in the Center of the Circle
• Shoulders, hips and right foot 11 o’clock
• Left arm behind hips but in motion
• Ball behind knee• Feet land in quick
sequence• Orbit/pathway of ball
is 42 degrees• Right foot underneath
center of mass
Middle to Front of Circle
• Right foot/left arm work as a unit – rotate
• Stay off the heel – use ball of foot
• Active left side – back slapping arm motion
• Face your throw – release over the toe board
• Throw through the face – 42 degrees
Exchange
• Naturally exchange feet with proper timing
• Do whatever you can to stay in the ring
• It helps to lower center of mass/bend knees
• DO NOT watch the ball!
Setting Your Stance
• Feet slightly wider than shoulder width
• Toes pointed slightly out
• Weight in the middle of the body
• Shoulders relaxed• Bend the knees and
stack the vertebrae
Entry• Slower the better• Short wind up or
limited wind up• Activate with both feet• Open left leg • Rotate on ball of left
foot• Pivot around the left
foot• Maintain depth/initiate
orbit
Air Pivot• Right knee to the middle• Look down the left sector• Rotate hips and release
shoulders to 3 o’clock• Right foot rotates from 2
o’clock• Upon left foot contact,
shoulders will rotate to 11 o’clock
Middle to Front of Circle
• Rotation continues from 11 o’clock
• Left arm constantly in motion
• Active left side/left arm motion
• Face your throw• 42 degree release
angle