SHOT PUT

When I think of shot put, I imagine athletes showcasing their strength and accuracy by hurling a big metal ball called a shot. It’s an athletic field event where they try to throw the shot as far as possible. To achieve this, they use a technique known as the “put,” which involves a quick spin to gather momentum before launching the shot with one arm.

SETUP

So, here’s the deal: when it comes to the shot put setup, you’ve got a few key components. We’re talking about the throwing circle, the stop board, and the landing area. Sounds pretty straightforward, right? Let me break it down for you.

First off, you’ve got this throwing circle. Picture it: a nice, neat circle with a diameter of 7 feet. This is where the magic happens. Now, here’s where things get a little more interesting. See, right in the middle of that throwing circle, there’s a triangle. Yep, a triangle. And this triangle extends outwards, creating a landing area that spans a whopping 82 feet. That’s a pretty big space to aim for!

Now, let’s talk about the stop board. This little guy is about 4 inches tall, but don’t be fooled by its size. It plays a crucial role in the shot put setup. Where does it go? Well, it’s placed right at the edge of the throwing circle, right between the circle and the landing area. It’s like a little checkpoint, making sure everything is fair and square.

Now, we can’t forget about the shot itself. For the men, it weighs around 7.26 kg, while for the women, it’s a bit lighter at 4 kg. That’s some serious weight! So when you’re standing in that throwing circle, ready to give it your all, remember just how much power you’re about to unleash.

GAMEPLAY

When it comes to putting the shot, there are specific rules that players must follow. The shot must be put from within the throwing circle and players cannot use the perimeter or outer region of the stop board. However, players are allowed to extend their limbs outside of the circle during the put.

To put the shot, athletes need to position it close to their neck and it must remain in that position until they throw it. They should lift the shot and launch it without pausing. It’s important to note that athletes are only permitted to use one hand and must throw the shot above shoulder height. Gloves are not allowed, but athletes can tape their fingers for safety.

Each athlete gets three attempts to throw the shot as far as they can within the landing area. If a competition has fewer than eight competitors, each athlete is allowed six throws. After the three initial attempts, the top eight athletes are given an additional three throws to improve their score.

When I hear my name called as an athlete, I have just 60 seconds to get started.

MEASURING

To measure the distance, we use a tape measure and centimeters. First, I need to find where the shot landed and make a mark there. But, I can only measure the shot if it landed completely within the landing area. If even a small part of it is outside, it doesn’t count. Once I mark the landing spot, I place the zero of the tape measure there. Then, I stretch the tape measure all the way to the middle of the throwing circle. It’s important that the tape measure is straight and without any twists. Finally, I measure the distance from the zero to the side of the circle where the stop board is located.

I round down the distance to the nearest inch or centimeter.

TIME

I have 60 seconds to start throwing the shot put when my name is called. If I wait longer than that, it’s considered a foul.

There are several actions that can result in a foul:

– If I throw the shot below my shoulder level.

– If the shot doesn’t stay in contact with my neck throughout the throw.

– If I touch the stop board while putting.

– If I touch the outside of the throwing circle during the throw.

– If the shot lands outside of the designated landing area.

– If I pause in the throwing circle before putting.

– If I leave the throwing circle before the shot lands.

The athlete whose shot goes the farthest wins the game.

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