Links to 5 Posts That Will Help You Teach a Basic Standing Shot Put
Below are some ideas that I’ve developed over the years to help teach a basic standing shot put technique to beginners.
These ideas can be used when coaching or teaching class-sized groups, small groups, and individuals.
The Grip
Use Ice Cream to Help Young Athletes Learn the Shot Put Grip
Learn a fun analogy that will help you teach the shot put grip to beginners.
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The Starting Position of the Shot
Shot Put: How to Lock It In Right From The Start
Read about how to explain where the shot should sit against the neck prior to delivery.
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The Putting Action
The “Shot Put Slam” Drill for Young Athletes
This is my favourite drill for teaching the shot putting arm action.
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The Body Rotation
How to Teach Young Throwers to Drive Their Hips To The Front
Here I discuss a good coaching cue for teaching young athletes to drive their hips through to the front.
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“Putting” It All Together
Games That Young Athletes Love: Shot Put Asteroids
Shot Put Asteroids is a team game during which young athletes score team points according to where their shot lands.
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I would love to know if any of these ideas work for you!
Let me know by leaving a reply/comment or by using the contact details below. I would also love to hear if you can add any further ideas to those that are presented above.
Further reading
E- Book:
How To Teach Shot Put To Young Athletes E-Book (plus bonus cheat sheet)
Books:
Complete Book of Throws from Booktopia (Australia & New Zealand)
Complete Book of Throws from Amazon US Store
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