The following four events are not included in the throwing events, but only two (Shot put and Discus) are explained in this book.
Information about Shot Put
Shot put is one of the main throwing events. The athlete who throws the shot is called as shot putter. The athlete should have qualities like power, flexibility and speed to throw the shot.
Methods of Shot put
The following are the methods of shot put.
1. Gliding Technique
a) Grip: The shot is held at the base of the fingers, not the palm. Fingers are slightly spread apart with the thumb for support. The hand will be bent back in a cocked position when holding the shot.
b) Shot placement: The shot is placed below the ear. It needs to be placed near the jaw bone and over the collar bone.
c) Standing Position: The shot putter places the right foot on the half way circle line and the left foot along the back line (towards the direction of throw) of the circle.
d) Gliding Phase: Keep the right foot exactly straight and the toe of the left foot touching on the ground just in front of the stop board. The left foot will rapidly move forward while bending at the knee to take thrust from the hip joint. The right foot will be dragged from the ground.
e) Final Phase: The last phase of the putting shot will be associated with the turn of body and changing of rear left foot to right for balancing the body weight. The hips will be carried forward. This turn is most vital for the shot putter as it has to be combined with the throwing of arms to put the shot for distance. The whole body weight will be maintained on right foot after the release of shot.
Layout of shot put sector
Gliding technique for throwing shot
2. Rotation Technique for Throwing Shot
a) Initial Position: In the initial position, the athlete will stand with the back towards the direction of putting the shot. The left foot will be on central line and the right foot will be just behind. The right foot will be 5–8 cm behind the iron rim to avoid foul during rotation of the body.
b) Rotation: The weight of the body will be on the right foot. Rotation will start after taking just one swing from the starting position. In this position, the left arm will be kept parallel to the ground on left side.
The right foot will be brought over the left foot while leaning the shoulder when the shot reaches the middle. Both the shoulders will rotate after leaning and laying the entire body weight on the toes. The shoulder and the trunk will fully rotate towards the right and the body weight will also shift on the left foot.
Discus Throw
Discus throw is an old and popular event. The athlete should have power, elasticity, speed and balance for discus throw.
Information about Discus Throw
Layout of discus throw
Initial Stage of Discus Throw
At First the athlete will stand in the circle near the ring with the back against the direction of throwing the discus. The athlete will take one or two swings while rotating the right arm along with the body. In this position, the whole body weight will shift from one foot to another. The heels will lift upward. The upper part of the body should be bent towards right side, while the discus is on the right side. The circle will start from the lower part of the body, the left foot will be rotated leftward, and the body weight will rest on it. The right knee and right foot will also rotate.
In this position, the process of crossing the discus will start. First of all, the left foot will leave the ground. After this, the left foot will take the position of throwing the discus. The right foot (bent at knee) will rotate from left to right in a semi-circle. Both the muscles will be in front of the shoulder while rotating and as a result, there will be a bend in the upper and lower portion of the body. The right arm holding the discus will be straight and above the head. The left arm will be in front of the chest and bent at the elbow. The head will remain straight.
Methods of Discus
Throw A Discus is thrown by three methods.
1. The athlete keeps the right foot at the centre line and left foot 10 cm behind the circle.
2. In the second method the athletes keep the centre line between their feet.
3. In the third method, the athletes keep their left foot on the centre line.
Throwing: Both the feet will be straight at the knees while rotating at the time of throwing. The shoulder muscles will move forward. The shoulders and trunk will stop rotating. Whole of the body’s weight will be on both the toes and feet will be straight. The left foot will come back at the end but the right foot will bend from the knee after going forward. The upper part of the body will be bent forward. It is done to balance the body.
Last Step: Both the feet will be on the ground, the waist will be bent backward in rotating position, left foot will be in straight line and right foot will be bent at knee. The right knee will be rotating to the left side. The left arm will open upward. The right arm will be brought forward and upward while keeping away from the body.
Technique of throwing discus
