Push pull drill to get from back of the ring into the power position rotational shot put duration. Arrhenius department of exercise sciences, byu master of science in the shot put throw, the primary power is generated in. Is a rotational shot put technique more beneficial than a gliding technique. Then, with about 45 minutes left, the coaches in charge said, and now we will talk about the glide. The shot is held at the base of the fingers, not the palm. Mens shot put is present since the inception of 1896s modern olympics. Grab a medicine ball with both hands and hold it back and to the side of one shoulder.
Balance is very important when performing these exercises. Increases range over which the shot can be accelerated shot is carried through a longer distance which allows for a longer period to apply force ability of athletes of smaller stature, strength levels, and body weight to achieve results. 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. Apart from traditional styles, new rotational styles were introduced in the sport due to increasing popularity. Body composition and performance in shot put athletes at. A folding table on its side blocking the left side of the ring will teach a thrower to drive linear out of the back of the ring. The obliques are the muscles working hardest in this version of the shot put. The shot is pushed called putting as opposed to thrown under or over arm.
Most worldclass male throwers, including 2009 world champion christian cantwell, employ the rotational shot put technique. Bartonietz rational sp technique biomechanic findings and. The virginia throws coaches association exists to educate and develop both coaches and athletes in the throwing events of track and field. The more complex method is the spin or rotational technique, spinning as you move forward to generate momentum for the throw. How to teach shot put to young athletes coaching young. Shot put 3 shot put is a sport where an athlete needs to exercise his throwing power with a heavy object. It is sometimes hard for the larger throwers to turn in such a small space as a shot ring, so they choose the glide technique. The fingers are slightly spread and placed behind the shot. A training program has to be developed to meet the individual needs of the athlete and take into consideration many factors. Stand with a slightly wider than shoulder width stance and point your opposite hip and shoulder toward your workout partner or a wall and throw the medicine just like a shot put up and out as far as you can.
However, it is not the only factor that determines your success, and an ideal workout program will reflect that. Absolutely nothing is left out of this instructional dvd. Jan 11, 2017 rotational shot put drills power or stand throw non reverse reverse wheel drill south african drill full throws thanks sam. Shot put performance with the rotational style as well as from the power position was determined before and after this 12 wk period. Both athletes in this case study are using the glide technique. Training considerations for the rotational shot put. 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.
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. Smithrotational shot drills and throwing progressions. Apr 22, 20 april 22, 20 written by chad wesley smith. Jan 22, 2020 convention symposium materials the following materials were presented as part of previous ustfccca conventions during coaching symposium sessions. The rotational throwing events in track and field, the shot put, discus and hammer throw are technically very demanding. Present and future perpectives on shot put and discus throwing training at top level. Learning the rotational shot put technique i dont know why this was not the first article i posted. 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.
Rotational shot put training inside a training session. 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. In this article, he breaks down this technique into individual drills, complete with explanations and videos. Due to the extensive steps and techniques that go into properly throwing a shot put, it is necessary to learn in steps and phases. It should have been, since learning the to spin in the shot put when i was a decathlete is what enabled me to become a better shot putter, a better discus thrower and eventually led to me becoming a collegiate field event coach specializing in. Ball state university muncie, in usa introduction the shot put is one of the most fundamental events in athletics. Use a softball that is around the size of the individuals agerelated shot with the weight no more than 1kg. The amount of throwing that a thrower does per week will be a function of how.
Shot put progression drills are designed to help you improve your form and technique while shot putting. The rotational shot throw has shown the ability to put 1015 feet on standing throw which is much greater then the amount that can be achieved with the glide shot technique. Shot putters have a choice between two techniques, the glide and the rotational or spin style. 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. Eight nationallevel shot put athletes followed their individual training programs for a period of 12 wk aiming at the national indoor championship. The purpose of the rotational technique is to put the athletes body in the best position to create maximal velocity in.
Teaching progressions for beginning shotput coaches education. The main thing to master in this is the placement of the grip. Aug 24, 2010 learning the rotational shot put technique i dont know why this was not the first article i posted. In addition to working the muscles of your arm and shoulders, you should incorporate lower body exercises and drills. To analyse the shot put technique of two olympic level female heptathletes. Think rotational shot put technique explained read more. Young competitors, other than beginning shot putters, will naturally gravitate to the more direct glide technique. In the shot put spin the ring is one foot shorter than the discus 8 ft diameter so the thrower must spin tighter by driving their knee more up than across when moving across the circle. The shot put is a track and field event involving putting pushing rather than throwing a heavy spherical ballthe shotas far as possible. Mike powellgetty images shot putters have a choice between two techniques, the glide and the rotational or spin style. When comparing the rotational shot wind to the discus wind they are nearly identical, except that a slightly lesser degree of separation is achieved in the rotational shot put wind.
Part ii of this article will cover teaching progressions for both techniques, beginning with the glide technique. Coaches develop training programs with the end result in mind, getting the best. Training considerations all major technical changes need to take place during the fall 1st 6 8 weeks of training freshman wont touch the implements focus on correct technique and fixing technical problems they acquired during high school wont let them throw the shot until they have the basics of. Body composition and performance in shot put athletes at preseason and at competition article in international journal of sports physiology and performance 53. Training considerations for the rotational shot put ustfccca. Learning the rotational shot put technique trackcoach8000 blog. The shot put is a track and field event dating back to greek times. Shot put is played with a heavy spherical object popularly known as shot. Topics how is your experience of coaching in different countries and how do you do that. This technique was born by a play instinct of creative hammer and discus throwers. Is the development of highlevel thinking good at young age in both events.
Rotational shot put skills and drills 2010 illinois state high school clinic larry judge ph. The rotational technique is very technical, and if not executed well, the performance of the athlete will lack consistency. Rotational shot put drills power or stand throw non reverse reverse wheel drill south african drill full throws thanks sam. Drill set 1 breaks the technique down into smaller parts which allow the athlete to perfect each part before putting it all together. In the rotational shot the time available for the strike is typically less than that available in the glide. Glide shot put and rotational shot put technique shot put training programs are a combination of speed, strength and technique. When pushing the medicine ball away from you, youre strengthening the pectoralis major, anterior deltoid, and the triceps brachii.
Biomechanic findings and recommendations for training by. The rotational technique, similar to the discus throw technique. The rotational technique, on the other hand, is usually used by smaller throwers who are trying to use rotational speed to compensate for short levers. Feb 25, 2017 push pull drill to get from back of the ring into the power position rotational shot put duration. A pushlike movement pattern is best in shot put for many reasons, one of significance being that simultaneous motion will result in a more accurate movement due to the body travelling in a straightline, accuracy is. Training considerations all major technical changes need to take place during the fall 1st 6 8 weeks of training freshman wont touch the implements focus on correct technique and fixing technical problems they acquired during high school wont let them throw the shot until they have the basics of the rotational. See a stepbystep instruction on how to perform the shot put using the rotational technique. Although you need strength to throw a shot put, technique and form are much more important than muscle definition. The 6 technical phases of the throws serie continues with this new video from didier poppe to show the different phases of the rotational shot. Material includes the grip, foot alignment, release drills, power position, and a terrific stepbystep teaching progression thats easy to follow. Coaches need to address all of the biomotor abilities and train event specific factors to get the bets results. Early season workout design glide shot put and rotational shot put technique shot put training programs are a combination of speed, strength and technique. The talk then pretty much said that you should slide backward into the power position and put the shot. During this clinic, the speakers talked for five hours and 15 minutes about rotational throwing.
Basic shot put technique shot put learnbydoing by mark harsha, portage high school girls head coach. Pdf ground forces impact on release of rotational shot put. Convention symposium materials the following materials were presented as part of previous ustfccca conventions during coaching symposium sessions. Women made their debut in shot put in the olympics of 1948. Use of functional training for the throwing events. Throwers shot put, discus, hammer, javelin are undoubtedly some of the most powerful athletes on the planet. The shot put exercise primarily targets the core muscles which include the rectus abdominis, internal and external obliques, and the transverse abdominis. The linear technique, commonly referred to as the o brien technique, and 3.
The fingers are slightly spread apart with the thumb for support. Glide and rotational shot styles require different techniques, so coach lasorsa has created two separate dvds. Shotput is a sport in which upper body strength is a critical factor. How to teach shot put to young athletes coaching young athletes. While the rotational technique is an outstanding way to propel a shot put a great distance, its not for everyone. Randy barnes used the rotational technique to set a world shot put record of 23. 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. 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. Shot put learn by doing basic technique for the shot put by. Pdf ground forces impact on release of rotational shot. Mark harsha portage high school girls head coach goal one. It is important that all shot putters and coaches keep these factors in their minds when training for shot put, biomechanics has a significant role in this sport and if this is acknowledged individuals will. Technique and throwing progressions for the glide shot put. Shotput is an athletic field event where competitors take turns throwing a heavy metal ball from a 7foot diameter circle using one arm.
Arete throws nation 3 key to unlock glide shot potential 2018 arete throws nation reprinting or distribution strictly prohibited 4 throw rhythm shot put rotational. I have taught the following sequence using shots or modified training shots with children between the ages of five and twelve years. Future focal points in shot put and discus throwing training. Glide techniques also became a part of this and soon became quite popular. May 29, 2017 how to teach shot put to young athletes 4 simple steps to a standing shot put i developed the following sequence to teach a basic standing shot putting action to classsize groups of up to thirty children within a thirty to forty minute session. Today there are two main techniques used, a linear movement which is a backwards shift across the circle and the nonlinear or rotational technique. The feats i have seen with my own eyes and heard anecdotally from coaches during my decade as a high level shot putter, could fill a book. Coaches education coaching shot put for beginner throwers. However the rotational shot put technique is much more difficult to perfect and tends to break down more quickly in a high pressure situation.
The shot put event originates from heavy stone throwing competitions in england and scotland during the 15th century and was included in the first modern olympiad of 1896 in athens. In fact, the unusually heavy ball called a shot requires specific throwing techniques to avoid injury. Envision a hammer, discus, shot put, or javelin thrower launching their implement into the air. Dec, 2012 the virginia throws coaches association exists to educate and develop both coaches and. Place the shot on the base of your fingers not in the palm and spread your fingers slightly. I know what you were getting at here with the rotational strength training exercises, but all the athletes you mentioned in the opening require a tremendous amount of power as well as strength to compete in their desired sports. A nonthrowing full move before a throw is excellent way to set up a throw. Two technical styles have survived over the last several.
Two putting styles are in current general use by shot put competitors. Strength, power, speed, specialpower, endurance, flexibility etc. Rotational shot put video complete track and field. The two most commonly used shot put techniques today are. Thrown in competition for many decades, the shot is a test of power, speed, and skill. For the approach, you can choose between two basic methods for throwing the shot put, spin or glide. Ground forces impact on release of rotational shot put technique niklas b.
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