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 glide technique of throwing shot put is often easier than the rotational technique. A teaching progression for the shot put john dagata. In the video clip below jim garnham, university of buffalo assistant coachthrows. Shot put progression drills are designed to help you improve your form and technique while shot putting. Dec 09, 2016 the clip is from a dvd that also covers the fundamentals of the glide and the spin in addition to a variety of medicine ball drills.
This learnbydoing shot put manual is very insightful. Early season workout design glide shot put and rotational shot put technique shot put training programs are a combination of speed, strength and technique. The files are delivered in pdf format, so you can download them to your computer, or directly to your mobile device. Throwing practice progressions glide shot put unless noted the standard weight shot put will be used in training light medicine balls and shot puts pounds under standard weight 68 pounds for high school girls and 810 pounds for high school boys the start use a basic start for all the drills in the glide progression. Ball state university muncie, in usa introduction the shot put is one of the most fundamental events in athletics. How to teach shot put to young athletes coaching young athletes. The teaching progressions of the shot put, discus, and javelin. Teach grip and release if they can keep the elbow up and put the shot from the get go, life is. Log in to save this to your schedule, view media, leave feedback and see whos attending.
Scott cappos discus throw session 1 teaching progression x10 each drill start and winding start to step out start to step to the middle start to step to the middle, turn to power position start and turn to power position medicine ball throws x5 each. Athletics shotput shotput youth athletics drills, session plan, lesson plans and practices. Smithglide shot put drills and throwing progressions. Ron washington runs braves rookie ozzie albies through fielding drills. The shot put event originates from heavy stone throwing competitions in england and scotland during the 15th century and was included in the first modern olympiad of 1896 in athens. Dec 27, 2010 shot put is one of the popular sporting events, especially in the olympics, strong men and women ply for gold in this prestigious event. Shot put drills are used by athletes to perfect the technique and build strength and rhythm in the throwing action. Then do the drill inside the circle and let the object go like you would a discus. Overview of training and teaching progressions for the shot put speakers. Drill progression for the speed glide in shot putting. Jun 02, 2018 here is a sequence of drills to help build the proper muscle memory for the strike and block. The files are delivered in pdf format, so you can download them.
Deliver the shot as mentioned above drills over head throws teaches hip explosiveness. Boos favorite drill sequences for the glide shot put, discus, rotational shot put, and javelin. How to teach shot put to young athletes 4 simple steps to a standing shot put. The dvd points out the main benefits of using the glide vs. The final step is to perform this drill with a release at the end. Shot put should be about 1 foot behind the throwers right foot if the shot was dropped in the power position. While the rotational technique is an outstanding way to propel a shot put a great distance, its not for everyone. Discover 24 fundamental drills for discus, shot put and. Its everything you need, whether youre looking to build basic throwing fundamentals from the ground up, or help experienced competitors reach new personal bests. Drills and progressions the drill is only effective if it can help teach the athlete the correct motion. Mark harsha portage high school girls head coach goal one. The glide shot put despite the large number of male throwers and increasing number of females who employ the rotational technique, the glide is still a very effective way of putting the shot for both men and women. This huge dvd features smooth and seamless teaching progressions for the glide shot put, rotational shot put, discus throw and javelin throw.
Keep shot close to or touching neck think clean palm, dirty neck keep elbow high push the shot up not towards the ground look to where you want shot to travel start with knees bent and side on put weight on back leg with hand not holding the shot putting to where the shot will go. Footwork drills skills progression if your team is made up of a mixture of levels, you can separate the kids into groups and run stations. Three drills for throwers to improve technique and develop. Shares his key coaching points in two drills that he uses to teach his throwers. Using proven drill progressions, weve included 12 predesigned workout plans you can take right to practice. Technique and throwing progressions for the glide shot put. Business sport, sporting goods and toys industry shot putting methods track and field athletics coaching track and field coaching. The underhand toss, chest pass, and wristflip drills help warm up and prepare your body for the motions of shot put. Goal should be to create the longest path possible in double support. Governor dewine announced on march 30, 2020, that they will be extending the school closure order through may 1, 2020. For the approach, you can choose between two basic methods for throwing the shot put, spin or glide. May 29, 2017 how to teach shot put to young athletes 4 simple steps to a standing shot put i developed the following sequence to teach a basic standing shot putting action to classsize groups of up to thirty children within a thirty to forty minute session. Teaching progressions for beginning shotput coaches education.
The fingers should be evenly spread and the last joints of the fingers should be placed on the rim of the discus the thumb should be placed on top of the discus for control. Glide shot put technical progressions and training drills for. The athlete drives the right side up to complete the throwing drill. Look at the sequential progressions and how these may differ from athlete to athlete. Discus drill progressions primal athlete training center. Holding the shot the shot is held at the base of the fingers not the palm the fingers are slightly spread apart with the thumb for support. We go through the same progressions at the high school as well. One of my favourite shot put drills to use when coaching young athletes is what i call the shot put slam. Once the shot leaves your hand you can not do anything to it so dont watch it.
Most throwers opt to have the fingers evenly spread and the last joints placed on the rim of the discus. Business sport, sporting goods and toys industry discus throwing methods shot putting. Due to the extensive steps and techniques that go into properly throwing a shot put, it is necessary to learn in steps and phases. Teaching the glide shot put drill sequence simplifaster. Teaching progressions for the throwing events bs members. Part ii of this article will cover teaching progressions for both techniques, beginning with the glide technique. Use a softball that is around the size of the individuals agerelated shot with the weight no more than 1kg. Smithrotational shot drills and throwing progressions. Coaches develop training programs with the end result in mind, getting the best. The fingers should be evenly spread and the last joints of the fingers should be placed on the rim of the discus. In this article, he breaks down this technique into individual drills, complete with explanations and videos. Teaching progression for the delivery in the shot and discus.
In drills, i like to use a progression where the athletes first use nothing, then use a med ball, and finally work. This drill trains the legs to work the ring to place the body in a good. To perform the underhand toss, stand on the toe board facing the field, hold the shot with both hands in front of your body, bend your knees, and drive the shot up and out with your legs and arms. Do not throw the shot push it figure 2 put weight onto back leg with hand not holding shot pointing to where it. Today there are two main techniques used, a linear movement which is a backwards shift across the circle and the nonlinear or rotational technique. I have used the same sequence to introduce shot put to small groups and also individuals. Techniqq, g g,ue, teaching progressions, and drills mike. In all of the below drills the following is a simple but efficient cue progression. The next step is for the thrower to perform this drill with the shot placed under the jaw. Shot put drills, stand throw, part 3 of 3 loud background wind. Glide shot put technical progressions and training drills for outside of the circle.
Coaches need to address all of the biomotor abilities and train event specific factors to get the bets results. Glide shot put drills and throwing progressions foot. Drills, and parallel movements should be primary in technical introduction and instruction of shot put introduction, and instruction of shot put. The fingers are slightly spread and placed behind the shot. Session overview introduction historical background mechanical factors technical aspects teaching progression summary points analysis of technique glide shot put basic technique the grip. Once you are comfortable with the movement, put the discus in your hand and let it fly. A training program has to be developed to meet the individual needs of the athlete and take into consideration many factors. Shot put progression drills track and field toolbox. Basic shot put technique shot put learnbydoing by mark harsha, portage high school girls head coach.
Shot put is one of the popular sporting events, especially in the olympics, strong men and women ply for gold in this prestigious event. How to teach shot put to young athletes coaching young. Glide shot put technical progressions and training drills for outside of the circle boo schexnayder provides three simple teaching progressions to teach positioning, strike, and footwork fundamentals. Know when the athlete is ready for the next drill in the progression. 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. For more information about the dvd click the link becoming a champion. Technique and training for the glide shot put pausatf. Glide shot put technical progressions and training drills. I developed the following sequence to teach a basic standing shot putting action to classsize groups of up to thirty children within a thirty to forty minute session.
Coaches education coaching shot put for beginner throwers. This simple drill has proven more effective for me than any other in assisting young athletes to learn how to drive the shot away from the neck and propel it off the fingers. The aim of the drill set 1 linear shot put read more. Basic movements for the beginner discus thrower by rob lasorsa, mf athletic below is a short synopsis of discus throw movements. Each station could use the skill progression that best matches the groups abilities. Rotational shot put skills and drills 2010 illinois state high school clinic larry judge ph. The more complex method is the spin or rotational technique, spinning as you move forward to generate momentum for the throw. Eyes are level in this position and not looking at the ground. Teaching progression for stand throw in the shot put. Here is a sequence of drills to help build the proper muscle memory for the strike and block. Training considerations for the rotational shot put ustfccca.
The fingers are slightly spread apart with the thumb for support. Put weight on back leg with hand not holding the shot putting to where the shot will go. Take off pop over the creek right knee to the middle get off your left, but dont straighten the left leg look down the sector shoulders in the sector square to the middle. The teaching progressions of the shotput, discus, and. Coach of 2015 ncaa national champion jon jones shot put. Click on the desired link below to access that portion of the program. May 10, 2011 then do the drill inside the circle and let the object go like you would a discus. Technique and throwing progressions for the glide shot put presents a comprehensive overview of the key factors involved in effectively employing the glide technique to throw the shot put. Essential track and field throwing event drills track and.
Stand throw progression pvc pipe drill progression medicine ball drills non reverse left arm drill up and. This drill also teaches the shot putter to drive across the ring in a straight line at a speed they can handle. Technique, teaching progressions, and drills q, gg. The shake hands grip forehand grip have students extend arm and hand as if they were going to shake hands and then use the other hand to place the handle of the racquet in their shaking hand. The shot is held at the base of the fingers, not the palm. All drills should be conducted in a learning atmosphere where every athlete is given every opportunity.
Jul 26, 2015 coach young athletes to perform an effective shot putting arm action. I have been coaching the throws for over 25 yesrs and i feel coach dagatas teaching progression on the spin technique is one of the best shot put videos to date. It can be done from a nonreverse throw or a reverse throw. Shot put learn by doing basic technique for the shot put by. Dont wait to perfect the standing throw before doing the full turn and these drills. A teaching progression for the shot put on april 25, 2018. Two arm putts use this drill for proper release of the shot. When introducing the shot put to the beginner, the instructor should teach the student to balance the shot in his hand so it is resting at the point where the fingers are connected to the palm of the hand. The teaching progressions of the shot put, discus and javelin.
Drill set 1 breaks the technique down into smaller parts which allow the athlete to perfect each part before putting it all together. Shot put progression drills for the glide shot put shot put drills for gliders drop in glide. Discus throw and spin shot put throwing practice progressions author. Then move to doing the drill while holding on to an object that has some weight to it but is easy to hold on to traffic cone, bowling pin, water bottle filled with sand. Do not bend at the waist this is a weak position 4.
Thrower starts to lift and turn the ball of the right foot, knee, hip while the left leg. Rotational shot put or discus nebraska coaches association. Basic movements for the beginner discus thrower by rob. All descriptions in this article will be for the righthanded thrower. Complete teaching progressions for the throwing events. Thrown in competition for many decades, the shot is a test of power, speed, and skill. This will have students returning to our buildings on monday, may 4, 2020. Balance is very important when performing these exercises. Apr 07, 2014 glide shot put technical progressions and training drills for outside of the circle. Glide shot put drills and throwing progressions free download as powerpoint presentation.