Jul 29, 2015 basic technique for the shot put mark harsha. How to fix your glide shot put shot put glide tired of trying to piece together information about the shot put and the discus throw. Grip and neck position for the shot put track and field. Sequence of movements by a shot putter using a the glide technique and b the rotational technique. While the rotational technique is an outstanding way to propel a shot put a great distance, its not for everyone. The shot is held at the base of the fingers not the palm. 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 moderate strength levels increased horizontal velocity considerations for conversion. The debate between the effectiveness of the glide technique in shot put, versus the spin or rotational technique, is an ageold one. The shot put is one of track and field s four basic throwing events. Execution of basic skills and techniques in discus and. It requires strength and sound footwork during the approach. Elite putters have used both the glide and the spin methods to secure world championships as well as olympic gold. But the glide technique is not obsoletefridays gold.
The other being the spin technique or the rotational technique. Gliding technique is another one in shot put and the glide technique is a vital shot put technique which is quite simple for beginners to learn as well. A biomechanical analysis of the shot put performance. A training program has to be developed to meet the individual needs of the athlete and take into consideration many factors. Rotational versus glide technique in the shot put with steven lemke, kirsten hellier, rudolf supko and scott murphy in this superb panel discussion, four articulate, knowledgeable coaches from australia and new zealand elaborate on the different requirements for the spin shot technique, as compared to the glide.
Step 6 whole sequence perform without and with the shot, controlling and correcting the power position. The shot put is a track and field event involving putting pushing rather than throwing a heavy. Pdf a biomechanical analysis of the shot put performance. See more ideas about shot put, track and field and drill. Aug 03, 2010 shot put techniques glide and spin technique 1. All video files were digitised frame by frame and upon completion points over frame. The origin of this technique glide dates to 1951, when parry obrien from the united states. Coachup nation glide and spin technique for shot put. Comparison of the glide and the rotation technique in the shot put. To analyse the shot put technique of two olympic level female heptathletes. There is one faction that considers the rotational technique to be. Two putting styles are in current general use by shot put competitors.
Download the workout in pdf format here shot put glide technique drills. Coaches education coaching shot put for beginner throwers. Switching to the glide technique, the player has to rest the shot on the pedestal of their fingers. Staying low in the glide shot put primal athlete training.
Proper arm extension and hand follow through bend at the waist so that the upper body is parallel to the ground. The shot put is a track and field event involving putting pushing rather than throwing a heavy spherical ballthe shotas far as possible. The putter starts in the back of the ring with his or her back to the throwing area and then executes a series of pivoting motions on the foot that will end up closest. In this tutorial, we will discuss the basic techniques and playing methods of shot put. 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. This technique was born by a play instinct of creative hammer and discus throwers. 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.
Glide shot put various styles of the glide the glide style of shot putting has many outstanding technical throwers since the days of parry obrien started facing the opposite way of the put. Mar 01, 2017 teaching the shot put can be difficult. The purpose of the rotational technique is to put the athletes body in the best position to create maximal velocity in double support. Teaching progressions for beginning shotput coaches education. Perform on different surfaces, with eyes closed, different implements e.
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. In the standard technique the heel of the extension leg foot is aligned with left sector line for standard alignment v. Future focal points in shot put and discus throwing training. Although you need strength to throw a shot put, technique and form are much more important than muscle definition. What is forgotten by many is that the glide is a rhythmic activity that must be sequentially executed to achieve optimum results. The shot is held at the base of the fingers, not the palm. The following guide offers the basic elements of the glide technique. I am blessed to be a part of a school that has a great weight program and coach. Reproduced with permission from athletes in action.
The force is then transferred up the body through the core and into the putting arm. Basic skills and technique in discus the holdgripthe stancethe wind uprotationthe throwingthe release. Stadium layout with camera locations for the womens shot put shown in green. In the standard technique the heel of the extension leg foot is aligned with. The glide and spin techniques are both means of moving across the shot put circle to get into the power position. The first step in teaching the glide technique is to have the thrower perform the adrill.
It requires immense muscular strength and a good balance upon your body. 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 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 athlete creates tension by pressing the shot put into then neck and raising the elbow until it is parallel to the ground. Shot put is one of those few track and field events that is present since the inception of modern. The glide is still the dominant technique used by females domestically and internationally. 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. Pdf ground forces impact on release of rotational shot put. Shot put learn by doing basic technique for the shot put by. First shot should be placed on the upper pad of the hand. To be successful in the shot put the athlete must combine strength, speed and an efficient technical pattern. Choosing which technique is best depends on the physical abilities of the athlete in tandem with a coachs ability to instruct.
Sometimes described as the linear style, the shot put glide has the least complex technique of the four throwing. Place the non throwing hand under the shot and the throwing hand on top of the shot. The main thing to master in this is the placement of the grip. The duration of time where the athlete is moving towards the front of the throwing circle and has no contact with the throwing surface. Both athletes in this case study are using the glide technique. Get in the proper stance by stepping back with one foot. What links here related changes upload file special pages permanent link page. Is the development of highlevel thinking good at young age in both events. Recommended track and field product complete training for the combined events click here. Techniqq, g g,ue, teaching progressions, and drills mike.
All video files were imported into simi motion simi motion version 9. The drills below give shot put throwers the ability to practice the process in order to perfect it. The event has seen many variations in technique, originating with a. Glide shot put basic technique the grip starting position the glide power position delivery recovery the grip the shot should rest on the base of the fingers four fingers on the ball thumb balances shot on fingers starting position crouch right foot at six oclock. Critical factors in the shot put by michael young louisiana state university operational terminology flight phase. Gliders tend to place the ball lower on the neck than do spinners due to their linear acceleration across the ring. Grip, carry, and release for shot put it is extremely important for shot put throwers to hold, carry, and release the shot put correctly in order to execute a successful throw. The shot put is one of the most fundamental events in athletics. This is the most powerful and explosive event in sports and you need to attack the shot.
The technique the two most commonly used shot put techniques today are. You have to teach the block, the arm strike and how to get into the power position. Nov 19, 2017 shot put glide analysis 3 david storl germany duration. With this method, the athlete can have one cue before the throw and one cue during the throw. The rotational technique, similar to the discus throw technique. I will refer to the ring in relation to the face of a clock with the back of the ring being 12 oclock and the front of the ring being 6 oclock. The dvd features a series of proven developmental drills that coaches can employ in either individual or group teaching settings to improve the skill level of their glide shot putters. Glide shot put coaching tips coaching cues for the glide shot put can be separated into two sections. This online shot put coaching course with teach you. Coachup nation other sports glide and spin technique for shot put glide and spin technique for shot put. Lower the shot straight down until it is under your jaw. Of the toplevel gliders in the world, most of the athletes are.
In the glide technique the transfer occurs from the dominant leg, via the acceleration of the nondominant leg. 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. The shot put is one of track and fields four basic throwing events. Finding the method best for you there is no endall beall for shot put methods. 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. Glide shot put technique overview by mohamad saatara. Sometimes described as the linear style, the shot put glide has the least complex technique of the four throwing events. Visual description for each of the key phases in the glide technique. The origin of this technique glide dates to 1951, when parry obrien from the united states invented a technique that involved the putter facing backwards, rotating 180 degrees across the circle, and then tossing the shot. August 07, 2015 the effectiveness of the glide versus spinrotational technique is an ageold debate in the track and field world. The shot is placed under the chin and against the neck, above the clavicle. To begin this drill, the thrower stands straight up. 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.
Two technical styles have survived over the last several decades. In the middle of the circle, the technique of power position for both glide and. The glide shot put must be set up properly for maximum power generation. While it is very difficult to bring about changes in the technique of adult throwers, in juniors, similar efforts may help. The students should be taught and they should practice the basic skills and techniques below. Because most of our athletes have winter obligations it is rare i can find someone to put in the time to get good at it. 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. The glide technique of throwing shot put is often easier than the rotational technique. The rotational technique is very technical, and if not executed well, the performance of the athlete will lack consistency. In the modified technique the toe of the extension leg foot is aligned within the modified technique the toe of the extension leg foot is aligned with centerline of circle for nonstandard alignment. The fingers are slightly spread apart with the thumb for support. Biomechanical report shot put women world athletics. Thrown in competition for many decades, the shot is a test of power, speed, and skill. In this article, he breaks down this technique into individual drills, complete with explanations and videos.
Women made their debut in shot put in the olympics of 1948. Stand stand with feet placed wider reach summation of force. Use of functional training for the throwing events. Strength, power, speed, specialpower, endurance, flexibility etc. A metal ball of 4 kg was used for shot put attempts, and subjects were instructed to perform each shot put according to the static shot put technique. Shot put glide technique rob lasorsa, usa track and field mens shot development chairman. The fingers are slightly spread and placed behind the shot while the thumb is placed on the side of the implement for control. Step 5 glide 1 glide with a partner holding the free arm. For the approach, you can choose between two basic methods for throwing the shot put, spin or glide. Mar 03, 2017 the glide style for the shot put is arguably easier in technical terms, but is not necessarily easier to execute. In beginners, there is a lot of emphasis on using the entire circle and getting your body moving backwards super fast and low. Great research on both but one must do what he feels comfortable and sees positive results.
The hand will be bent back in the cocked position when holding the shot. Coaching the glide shot put technique provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals involved in using the glide shot put technique. To develop the glide action of the legs and link the glide with the delivery. How important is getting the back foot to 90 degrees in the power position. Part ii of this article will cover teaching progressions for both techniques, beginning with the glide technique. Gliders tend to place the ball lower on the neck than do spinners due to their linear style of acceleration. Grip, position on the neck and proper release are all important. Today is all about staying low in the middle of the glide shot put and keeping your throwing trajectory at the correct angle. But the glide technique is not obsoletefridays gold and silver medalists, majewksi and storl are gliders. However, athletes at all levels have found success implementing either method. In the iliad, homer documents that throwing stones and rocks were an. Grip and neck position for the shot put track and field toolbox.
Have a shot putter glide along a long gym wall with his throwing side facing away from the wall. The shot put is a track and field event dating back to greek times. Hand placement shot should be held at base of fingers where the fingers connect to the palm. All descriptions of technique will be for the righthanded thrower. In this tutorial, we will discuss the basic techniques and playing. Shots are available in different sizes and weights and are generally made from brass or iron. 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. Shot put is played with a heavy spherical object popularly known as shot. In addition, you will have to teach either the fundamentals of the rotational or glide technique. Mens shot put is present since the inception of 1896s modern olympics. Train this by having the athletes press into the neck without the shot put inhand. Execution of basic skills and techniques in discus and shot put. Mark harsha portage high school girls head coach goal one. The aim is to throw the shotput as far as possible through a pushing action.
The glide style for the shot put is arguably easier in technical terms, but is not necessarily easier to execute. Medicine ball chest throws 24 kg ball seated or standing chest throws to a partner or against wall nostep, 1step, 2step, lunge throws, etc. Bartonietz rational sp technique biomechanic findings and. Lowering the elbow can cause the shot to be thrown like a baseball and could result in an injury. Glide techniques also became a part of this and soon became quite popular. Shot put glide technique is one of two main techniques in the sport.
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