Pushing the limit

Shot held in open hand, resting at base of fingers Push, dont throw Shot should not drop below shoulder Elbows kept away from torso Hips parallel to front of throwing area Shot stays in front of shoulder line

SHOT PUT

To push the shot, a thrower must straighten the legs, spin and extend the arm.

Starting position

In each, thrower begins with back to stopboard Spinner Spins twice until facing front; most popular stance: provides more force Glider Glides forward, turns at last second Leg on throwing arm side drives put
Throwing circle

Two techniques

Opposite leg straightens as body weight shifts

Stopboard

7 ft. (2.1 m) 34.92 degrees

Landing area

82 ft. (25 m)

Source: International Association for Athletics Federations, USA Track and Field, Sports: The Complete Visual Reference Graphic: Melina Yingling

2012 MCT