coaching the rotational shot put

Coaching the Rotational Shot Put

Dave Hahn – UW-Whitewaterwww.CoachTheThrows.com

Why not have all athletes try it out? Good discus throwers may want to avoid Athletes who lack brute strength or

explosiveness How much time are athlete and coach

willing to dedicate?

Who Should Rotate?

Start from power position and work backward

For all practical purposes, the grip and power position can be taught the same for both glide and spin◦ Shot placement may differ

The Basics

Backward 7

Left Foot

Right Foot

Right handed thrower

Preparation◦ shuffle shuffle stop◦ rotation

Power Throw Wheel Walking Throw Full Throw

The Progression

Emphasize turning the foot and knee into the throwing direction

Block with left side Wrist Flick

Power Position

Tight knees through the middle Straight line with left foot Turn through single support Knee over toe outside of right foot Land with open left foot

Wheel

Establish stationary positions, developing mental model for the throw

Left knee down at 90 Left foot does not rotate beyond right sector

line Sweep with inside of foot See the throwing direction

Walking Throw

Around the left shoulder Sweep foot stays low with toe up Chin stays neutral Long left arm Left heel should touch in power position to

initiate block

Full Throw

Pirouettes Left heel 5 gallon bucket drill

Entry Drills

Wheel Wheel with hands on knees Drop ins

Middle Drills

Foot on box Dumbbell throws Belt pulls

Power Throw Drills

2 turn and throw Walking throws Close left side of circle

Movement Drills

Diving to the middle Leading with left shoulder Landing high in middle Pulling with left side

Common Problems

Feel free to contact with additional questions or comments

Dave HahnUW-Whitewater262-472-3157hahnd@uww.eduwww.coachthethrows.com

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