"The hardest thing about shot putting is the inconsistency," Jones said. "It's an extremely difficult thing to master and keep consistent on a weekly basis. It's a roller coaster, you have to be prepared for disappointment and you are definitely going to have to fight through injuries."
Answer: The last skill of shot put is throwing the shot .
How do I measure? Measurement is from the nearest edge of the landing mark of the shot to the inside of the stop board. The zero end of the tape goes out to where the shot lands. The tape needs to be pulled directly back through the centre of the circle.
Track & Field Throwing Implement Weight Requirements (Rules)
| WOMEN |
|---|
| Age | Shot Put | Weight |
|---|
| High School | 12 lb | 25 lb |
| 35-49 | 16 lb | 35 lb |
| 50-59 | 6 kg | 25 lb |
The shot, a metal ball (7.26kg/16lb for men, 4kg/8.8lb for women), is put – not thrown – with one hand. The aim is to put it as far as possible from a seven-foot diameter (2.135m) circle that has a curved 10-centimetre high toe-board at the front.
Throwing weight rules for Shot Puts
| Age Category | Min. Weight | Diameter Max. |
|---|
| Men 35-49 | 7.26kg | 130mm |
| Men 50-59 | 6kg | 125mm |
| Men 60-69 | 5kg | 120mm |
| Men 70+ | 5kg | 110mm |
Shot Put is regarded as a strength event. The Shot Putter is required to push a steel ball as far as possible without throwing it. Depending on the age and gender of the athlete the weight of the implement will vary between 3km to 7.26kg.
The shot put has been an Olympic event for men since the inaugural games in 1896, and the women's event has featured in all Olympic Games since 1948. Although the sport is seen by many as an iconic Olympic event, there is no record of it ever featuring in the Ancient Games.
There are different standards for men and women in the sport, where men's javelin must weight a minimum of 800g and be 2.6m-2.7m long, women's javelin can weigh a minimum of 600g and be 2.2m-2.3m long.
It shall be 4 feet (1.22 meters) in length along the inside surface, 4 inches (10 centimeters) in height and 4½ inches (11.4 centimeters) in width. The inside edge of the line or band is the limit of the putting circle.
Any competitor may use any implement that has been checked in. Girls Shot Put: 6 pounds.Boys Shot Put: 4 kilograms. Girls/Boys Discus: 1 kilogram.
In May 1990, at a meet in Los Angeles, Barnes threw the shot 23.12 metres (75-10¼), which remained the world record for 31 years. Shortly after that throw, however, Barnes tested positive for anabolic steroids and served a 27-month drug ban, which prevented him from competing at the 1992 Olympics.
When discussing Shot Put technique, coaches must consider the two most used techniques available. These are the Glide (you might also see it referred to the Linear or O'Brien style) and the Rotational technique.
Boys High School Records
| Field Events |
|---|
| High Jump | 2.31 | 7-7 | 7/18/02 |
|---|
| Shot | 24.77 | 81-3½ | 6/16/79 |
| Junior Shot | 22.02 | 72-3 | 7/23/17 |
| Senior Shot | 20.65 | 67-9 | 7/04/79 |
men - SENIOR - outdoor
| Type | Mark | Competitor |
|---|
| World Records | 98.48 | Jan ŽELEZNÝ |
| World Championships in Athletics Records | 92.80 | Jan ŽELEZNÝ |
| World Leading 2021 | 96.29 | Johannes VETTER |
| Olympic Games Records | 90.57 | Andreas THORKILDSEN |
Long jump
| Athletics Long jump |
|---|
| A long jumper at the 2007 Military World Games |
| World records |
| Men | Mike Powell 8.95 m (29 ft 41â„4 in) (1991) |
| Women | Galina Chistyakova 7.52 m (24 ft 8 in) (1988) |
