Throwing is a technical sport. People often assume that being strong and/or massive is the only thing needed to be successful in the throws. This is not the case, however. While size and strength may be beneficial to throwers, to be successful, a thrower must be a true technician of the sport. In order to become proficient at throwing technique, there is a progression of drills and skills to master. Below you will find links to videos demonstrating each of the steps in the progression for success in the shot put. Progression for both the glide and rotational techniques are included.
SELECTING THE SHOT PUT
PROPER GRASP OF THE SHOT PUT
PARTNER CHEST WRIST FLICKS
PARTNER FROM KNEE RELEASE
PARTNER FROM KNEE WITH BLOCK ARM
STANDING RELEASE
FOOT TRANSFER/REVERSE
POWER POSITION
DROP STEP
STOP AND CHECK
FULL GLIDE
ROTATIONAL TECHNIQUE
SELECTING THE SHOT PUT
PROPER GRASP OF THE SHOT PUT
PARTNER CHEST WRIST FLICKS
PARTNER FROM KNEE RELEASE
PARTNER FROM KNEE WITH BLOCK ARM
STANDING RELEASE
FOOT TRANSFER/REVERSE
PIVOT
STEP IN/SOUTH AFRICAN
FULL ROTATIONAL
