PaceSetter Book

Throwing Activities 4

4.2.2 Shot Put Progressions for the Standing Throw Using a 600g primary shot a progressive action for the shot can be taught by doing a ‘put’ from the kneeling position. It should be noted that without being told the young athlete will normally place the opposite leg forward and knee up to the putting arm. WEB COPY ©EVEQUE

After the young athlete has ‘put’ from the kneeling position several times, he or she can then progress to a basic position for a standing ‘put’. The young athlete stands up from the kneeling position and pulls the rear leg closer to the front leg as in the following illustration and performs this basic standing ‘put’. WEB COPY ©EVEQUE

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