Taking further the correlations of the initial velocity. Thrown in competition for many decades, the shot is a test of power, speed, and skill. Power postion mechanics and left leg left arm stop drill duration. Shot put is one of the popular sporting events, especially in the olympics, strong men and women ply for gold in this prestigious event. I hope i can help a lot of athletes who may not have the coaching to try to make the transition from the glide to the rotational technique. Throwing hard what we can learn from track and field. Friday you read about the glide shot put footwork and whether you should land with both feet at the same time in the power position. They used a 15segment model of the thrower with 23 reference points defined. A biomechanical comparison of the rotational shot put technique used by males and females order no. In fact, the unusually heavy ball called a shot requires specific throwing techniques to avoid injury. You have to teach the block, the arm strike and how to get into the power position. Part ii of this article will cover teaching progressions for both techniques, beginning with the glide technique. Training considerations for the rotational shot put author. The linear technique, commonly referred to as the o brien technique, and 3.
One of my athletes is having this problem right now. Shot put and discus duties frequently asked questions. Bbc sport athletics skills pick up some shot put tips. Shot put glide technique by rob lasorsa all movements are based on a righthanded thrower. The fingers are slightly spread and placed behind the shot. The technique the two most commonly used shot put techniques today are. Smithrotational shot drills and throwing progressions. Shot put projection angle brunel university london. In this method, the athlete throwing the shot has to place his important leg at the middle of the ring.
The other leg swings and turn the body and when it is planted, the other leg do again the same process. The best method biomechanically efficient shooting technique. 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 ongoing research that has been conducted on america s medalwinning throwers is presented in an easytounderstand, coachfriendly manner that is appropriate for coaches and athletes of all. So i wanted to take a second to clear up some of the confusion and answer the same question when it comes to the rotational shot. 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 put using excl.
Technical variations in the rotational shot put ustfccca. The fingers are slightly spread and placed behind the shot, while the thumb is. This means that each athlete has their own specific optimum projection angle. There was some confusion and i dont think i made myself clear enough in the video. Rotational shot put video complete track and field. Pdf a biomechanical analysis of the shot put performance. The debate between the effectiveness of the glide technique in shot put, versus the spin or rotational technique, is an ageold one. Arrhenius brigham young university provo follow this and additional works at. The results showed that the top result of the throw depends on release velocity. 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.
Throwing hard what we can learn from track and field throwers. In addition, you will have to teach either the fundamentals of the rotational or glide technique. Ball state university muncie, in usa introduction the shot put is one of the most fundamental events in athletics. Includes throwing techniques, shotput drills, the history of shot. Since its spring break all over the us and for the majority of my throwers here in az, i get a lot of requests from march to midapril for additional private coaching. Part of theexercise science commons this thesis is brought to you.
The purpose of the rotational technique is to put the athletes body in the best position to create maximal velocity in. Proper rotational shot put footwork primal athlete. Biomechanics of rotational shot put by reid white on prezi. 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. With this technique, a righthand thrower faces the rear, and begins to spin on the ball of the left foot. Bz t44p research paper physical education a biomechanical analysis of the shot put performance. The shot put is a track and field event involving putting pushing rather than throwing a heavy. This technique was born by a play instinct of creative hammer and discus throwers. The first is the rotational technique but the linear method is the most popular. However, there is another technique known as the rotational shot, this technique is considerable more difficult and research suggests that it should be left for the expert athletes bartonietz, 1994. Rotational shot put drills power or stand throw non reverse reverse wheel drill south african drill full throws thanks sam. Rest the shot on the base of your fingers and push it against your neck. Shot put information an introduction to shot put beginners in the sport.
Rotational shot put or discus nebraska coaches association. Shot put drills are used by athletes to perfect the technique and build strength and rhythm in the throwing action. Section 2 is a demonstration of training methods by noted long time 12 years. How do they know whats the best technique for them. The throw is a chain reaction and if the pillar 1 is done incorrectly, you are in for a long rough ride. The total path length of shot for the fifteen athletes. The shot put is a track and field event dating back to greek times. The rotational shot put technique is a complex one and is normally effort by the experts in the game. Understand how to maximize the throw through attaining proper position and knowing how to get there.
If you just attended the shot put camp 2 days ago you should have this fresh in your mind. Push pull drill to get from back of the ring into the power position rotational shot put duration. Comparison of the glide and the rotation technique in the shot put. In the video clip below university of buffalo assistant coach jim garnham, shows you how to get more out of the power position. Ground forces impact on release of rotational shot put technique niklas b. During each technique, the foot position in the circle keeps varying. Let me know if you have any questions i may have not addressed in the article. For a standard alignment, the heel of the foot of the extension leg should be aligned with respect to the left sector line. Training considerations for the rotational shot put. Grip, position on the neck and proper release are all important. Analysis of shot put throw nikala westbrook kin 417. In the rotational shot the time available for the strike is typically less than that available in the glide. Bartonietz rational sp technique biomechanic findings and.
Encourage athletes to start with basic standing technique. All about shot put a general introduction to the sport of shot put and where to find shot put web sites on the internet. Learning the rotational shot put technique i dont know why this was not the first article i posted. 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. I dont know for sure but i think that the immediate feed.
We determine the optimal angle of release in shot put. 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. Theres obviously rotation in the linear style and linear power in the rotational style but each shot put athlete must determine which style suits them best. Introduction by marc crafty dog denny to bring you up to speed on the techniques and training methods. Rotational shot put skills and drills 2010 illinois state high school clinic larry judge ph.
However the rotational shot put technique is much more difficult to perfect and tends to break down more quickly in a high pressure situation. Ground reaction force of rotational shot put case study hsiente peng1, hsiensheng peng2. Grip and neck position for the shot put track and field. The rotational technique is very technical, and if not executed well, the performance of the athlete will lack consistency. The purpose of this study was to determine how the ground reaction force and ground contact time during the delivery phase of rotational shot put relates to the predicted distance of the throw. Shot put and discus duties arkansas activities association. Wont let them throw the shot until they have the basics of the rotational technique down relearn motor patterns skill acquisition. Although you need strength to throw a shot put, technique and form are much more important than muscle definition. Important technique of shot put rotational health and. A biomechanical analysis of the shot put performance. The rotational technique, similar to the discus throw technique. Proper shot put footwork primal athlete training center. Ground forces impact on release of rotational shot put.
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. The theoretical possibilities of shot fall distance with known parame ters of the motion during the put release vu. He should use that left arm more in the back by holding it back he opens up like the rest of the world that follows the wilkins model of not using. A comparison of two elite putters using the rotational technique, new studies in athletics, 124.
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. Each athlete has a unique speedangle relation that depends on their size, strength, and throwing technique. However, the axis alignment of the hips and shoulder should remain in line with the foot. The red bars signify the athletes who utilised the rotational technique and the grey bars signify. Biomechanic findings and recommendations for training by. Until this point all biomechanical components of the shot put performance have centred on the individual using the gliding technique. In a nutshell the object of pillar 1 is to set up separation and the sprint leg axis. Adopt a backfacing stance at the back of the circle, with your weight mainly on the right leg if you are right handed. 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.
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