How is the shot put scored?
Scoring. Unlike other team sports, shot put is scored based on distance. This distance more specifically is the length measured from the inside of the circle all the way to the very first mark that was made in the ground by the shot.
What are the key points to throwing a shot put?
Shot put in athletics
- Hold the shot at the bottom and place the thumb and little finger each side of the shot.
- Place the shot under the chin and touching the neck.
- Keep the throwing arm elbow high and the arm parallel to the floor.
How many throws are allowed in shot put and which one is scored?
Only three(3) throws are taken in the first round. Determine the top eight throws for the second round and announce placement to athletes. The second round of three(3) more throws goes in reverse order of distance. The final rankings will result from all six(6) throws.
How do you measure shot put and discus?
Draw the measuring device through the center of the throwing circle where the two lines marking the throwing sector intersect. Measurements are recorded to the nearest lesser 1/4 inch or centimeter (Shot Put) or the nearest lesser inch or even number centimeter (Discus).
What are the basic skills in shot put?
Basic Shot Put Technique (Shot Put Learn-By-Doing)
- Holding the shot put. The shot is held at the base of the fingers, not the palm. The fingers are slightly spread apart with the thumb for support.
- Neck placement. Raise the shot above your head. Lower the shot straight down until it is under your jaw.
What are the basic rules of discus?
The discus can only be thrown by an athlete when he or she will stand inside a circle which has a diameter of 2.5m. During the course of throw, the athletes are prohibited from touching the top of the rim. However, they can touch the inner part of the rim. An athlete cannot touch the ground beyond the circle.
What is a good distance for discus?
120 feet is the entry point to high-level discus throwing. If you are serious about getting to the next level with your throws, these are essential weight room numbers to hit. Always remember however that these numbers are averages. Some throwers may not get close to these numbers and be able to throw over 120 feet.
What is the difference between shot put and discus?
Discus throwers focus on having the disc come out flat and not angled up into the air or down toward the ground. Shot put throwers work on holding the ball correctly on the pads of their hands and try to get used to pushing the ball rather than throwing it like a baseball or football.
What is an average discus throw?
Athletes throw a metal disc weighing 2kg for men, 1kg for women, that is 22cm in diameter for men, and 18cm for women, as far as possible while remaining inside a 2.5-metre diameter circle.
Is shot put or discus easier?
The Shot is easier than the discus. The shot is harder on your body than the discus, but it is easier to learn for one obvious reason… the implement sits on top of you vs away from you.
What muscles do you use to throw discus?
Your shoulders and triceps contract to lift and extend your throwing arm. Your forearm, wrist and hand muscles contract to hold and release the discus. Your back and bicep muscles contract as you bring the discus back, then stretch as you extend and release the discus.
What energy system does throwing a discus use?
Athletes who compete in sports that require high amounts of short duration acceleration – power lifters, 100m sprinters, or discus throwers use the anaerobic a-lactic system. The ALA system does not create energy for sufficient duration to create a great deal of waste products.
What is taken with the feet while throwing the discus?
As with most sports, the main source of power in the discus throw is generated from the lower body. This “power chain” starts with the right (or back) foot turning and moves up through the knee and hips. The upper body stays relaxed with the discus back and is ‘pulled’ by the work being done by the legs and hips.