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  Track and Field: News, Live Events, Video, Schedules, Results, Photos and more - WCSN
Yelena Isinbayeva was trying to defend her pole vault world championship and set a new world record on Tuesday.
Bernard Lagat and Alan Webb train together, but they put that relationship aside when they ran the 1,500 in Osaka on Wednesday.
Favorite Liu Xiang began his quest for gold in the 110-meter hurdles on Day 5 at the world championships, and Allyson Felix looked to defend her title in the 200.
web.wcsn.com /sport/index.jsp?id=34003   (2374 words)

  
  Spring Track Rascals   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
However, the weight of the shot is usually adjusted for beginners to suit the age and size of the athlete.
Strangely, it is actually against the rules to perform the shot with a typical throwing style because it is required that the shot be tucked in against the neck of the athlete until the "putting" motion is initiated.
The "putting" motion that is required by the rules involves a "put," or the pushing of the shot upward and forward.
web.uvic.ca /~jhenders/PW401/rascals/shot.html   (212 words)

  
 Shot put - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The shot put is an athletics (track and field) event involving "putting" (throwing in a pushing motion) a heavy metal ball, also called the shot, as far as possible.
In the English language it is common to use the term "shot put" to refer to both the shot itself and to the throwing motion.
Shot put competitions have been held at the Summer Olympic Games since their inception, and is also included as an event in the indoor world championships.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Shot_put   (853 words)

  
 Shot put - Uncyclopedia
The shot put is a game (currently played in the Summer Olympic Games and in several cruel high schools) in which players attempt to mimic cannons firing by dressing up as soldiers and tossing (putting) cast iron balls (the shot).
Resting the put on your shoulder is allowed but discouraged as you may injure your shoulder causing you to drop and damage the shot.
The formal distance is measured in a straight line from where the shot impacts the ground to the edge of the circle the shot was thrown from.
uncyclopedia.org /wiki/Shot_put   (400 words)

  
 Coaches Education.com
By teaching the shot put in such a progressive manner, the beginning shot-putter is allowed to learn one step at a time and will not be overloaded by having to concentrate on many things at the same time.
When introducing the shot put to the beginner, the instructor should teach the student to balance the shot in his hand so it is resting at the point where the fingers are connected to the palm of the hand.
The shot is positioned under the jaw, as described earlier, with the intent to throw straight away from the chest.
www.coacheseducation.com /throws/don-babbit-feb-01-2.htm   (2138 words)

  
 Shot Put, Discus Throw - - by Marco Steybe
The aim of both the Shot Put and the Discus Throw is to propel the implement as far as possible.
Acceleration of the shot or discus results from the application of horizontal, vertical, and rotatioonal force of the body to the ground and the implement.
The optimum angle of release for the Shot Put is roughly 40 degrees, depending on the height of release.
steybe.freeservers.com /throwing.html   (1176 words)

  
 shotput
The shot put should never come off the neck until the release or it will be disqualified.
Stretch out your arm so that the shot leaves when your arm is at its longest spot, giving you the most time to push against it.
After the shot leaves the hand you will have to switch your feet and turn back into the circle as to not fall out of it and be disqualified.
www.angelfire.com /planet/jakewilson/shotput.htm   (384 words)

  
 Shot Putt   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
The shot must be put from the shoulder with one hand only and be kept in close proximity to the chin during any preceding movements.
The shot should be placed at the base of the first three fingers, which should be evenly spread but not stretched, with the little finger and thumb supporting the shot.
The shot is then be placed under the chin with the elbow held high.
www.brianmac.demon.co.uk /shot/index.htm   (860 words)

  
 Track & Field: shot put
The shot, as with all of the field events, is a skill event, not a strength event.
Also, if you "throw" the shot rather than "put" the shot, there is a high degree of probability that you will tear your rotator cuff.
The motion is an un-hinging of the arm at the elbow joint and not a throwing motion as with throwing a football.
en.allexperts.com /q/Track-Field-2263/shot.htm   (302 words)

  
 Shot Put in Olympia, Greece 2004
The shot put qualifying was to be held at 8:30 a.m.; the finals at 4 p.m.
Cleopatra Borel of Trinidad, familiar to us when she was a student at Maryland-Baltimore County, had a NR put of 62-.25 to get one of the precious 12 spots in the final.
The women’s winner was Irina Korzhanenko who put 69-1.25 and then did a victory lap of the ancient grounds carrying the Russian flag, concluding the first competition held at this hallowed site in 1,611 years.
www.caribtrack.com /shotput.htm   (1480 words)

  
 Canadian Throw Site: Discus, Javelin, Hammer, Shot Put News, Information, and Training Tips.
Putting the shot downward into the ground to establish proper wrist action
Then the athlete torques and lowers the body into a standing put position with the left knee against the wall as well.
The extension of the left leg is as high as possible so that the athlete is up on the left toes and the right foot is lifted straight up and the toes are pointing down and backwards.
www.canthrow.com /shotput/index.shtml   (603 words)

  
 CNNSI.com - Olympic Sports - Nelson, Hunter lead impressive trio in shot put - Saturday July 15, 2000 11:18 PM
Nelson, a 1997 Dartmouth graduate who until two weeks ago was working 40 to 60 hours a week for a software company, uncorked a worlds best of 72 foot, 7 inches on his last attempt, the longest throw in the world this year.
After Bloom's throw, which came before those of Nelson and Hunter, there was bedlam around the shot put ring.
"The winner was a little surprise, but if you didn't realize the shot put was going to be where it was at, you haven't been following track and field,' he said.
sportsillustrated.cnn.com /olympics/news/2000/07/15/trials_shotput_ap   (625 words)

  
 Citrus: Shot put standouts hope to land state berth
Shot put standouts hope to land state berth
The seniors each compete in the discus and shot put.
Hinman was second in the Gulf Coast Conference in the shot put, and Thompson was third.
www.sptimes.com /2002/04/19/Citrus/Shot_put_standouts_ho.shtml   (592 words)

  
 Fouls cost Nelson gold in men’s shot put - Track and field - MSNBC.com
After the foul was called, Nelson remained helplessly in the shot put ring for three minutes, pointing and pleading with officials, even as Bilonog took the flag-draped victory lap that the former Dartmouth defensive tackle thought was his.
The shot put was held at this former religious sanctuary about 200 miles southwest of Athens, two days before the rest of the track and field competition begins Friday at the Olympic stadium in the nation’s capital.
He delicately puts his towel on the ground, then stomps about a dozen steps in front of the throwing ring.
www.msnbc.msn.com /id/5740705   (1103 words)

  
 Stone put - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The stone put is one of the main Scottish heavy athletic events at modern-day Highland games gatherings.
Similar to the shot put, the stone put more frequently uses an ordinary stone or rock instead of a steel ball.
The weight of the stone will vary from 16 to 26 lb for men (or 8 to 18 lb for women) depending on which type of stone put event (Braemar stone or Open stone) is being contested and also on the idiosyncrasies of the event (mainly because stones in use have no standard weight).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Stone_put   (312 words)

  
 Athletes.com - eteamz - Discus & Shot Put Tips & Drills!
After put, extend the hand in a follow through motion keeping it above your head.
Extend your legs and put the shot from the fingers, not from palm of hand.
Stand straight up and cradle the shot put under the chin.
www.athletes.com /fun/eteam35.htm   (930 words)

  
 Shot Put & Discus Holder
Each compartment can hold either one shot put or one discus of any size.
Note: Holder can store two shot puts or discus or a combination of the two.
When ordering shot and discus holders, please specify model name and number when applicable.
www.weplay.com /track/shot-discus/holders   (135 words)

  
 Stainless Steel Shot Put - 12 lbs, 103mm
The complete line of Stackhouse shot puts were used at the 1996 Olympics and you too can count on award winning performance from the Stackhouse Brass, Stainless and Turned Iron shot puts.
The Complete line of turned iron specific diameter shots are ideal for the advanced thrower looking for the shot that fits their handgrip just right.
The line of standard shots meets all official specifications and are ideal for practice and meets.
www.onlinesports.com /pages/I,SKH-TSP12.html   (340 words)

  
 NCAA CHAMPIONS! Sun Devil Women Take Outdoor Crown :: Pressley wins shot put to lead Arizona State to its second team ...
From there, all eyes turned to the shot put ring with both Pressley and Sarah Stevens in the competition.
At the same time, Ryan Whiting, the lone male competitor on the day for ASU, competed in the men's shot put and placed fourth overall with a mark of 19.38m (63-07.00) to garner All-America honors and bring ASU's point total to 13.
All told, the Sun Devil women had three NCAA champions in the meet with Pressley taking the shot put on Saturday after both Jacquelyn Johnson (heptathlon) and April Kubishta (pole vault) won their events Friday.
thesundevils.cstv.com /sports/c-track/recaps/060907aab.html   (557 words)

  
 Sports: Viking wins shot put title
The defending state champion in the shot put, the Northeast senior was in second place and in danger of losing his title.
He had one throw left and needed to beat 57 feet, 61/2 inches, the mark held by Punta Gorda Charlotte's Westley Stockbarger.
Stockbarger finished third last year but had tossed the shot 2 feet farther than Tyson entering Friday's meet.
www.sptimes.com /2002/05/11/Sports/Viking_wins_shot_put_.shtml   (411 words)

  
 Shot Put Training Zone - Shot Put Throw Training, Equipment, Camps, and more!
Rob Lasorsa and Gary Aldrich are our shot put leading experts.
The entire M-F Athletic team is standing by to answer your questions about shot put training and related equipment!
Check out upcoming Track Camps and Clinics from Bill Falk's Schools, Inc. Emphasis is on teaching fundamentals in small groups, not on competition.
www.everythingtrackandfield.com /catalog/matriarch/switch.asp_Q_pageid_E_132   (251 words)

  
 How to throw the shot put   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
Throwing the shot put is a very popular event in track.
Depending on your age and sex the size of the shot put differs.
If you're a girl you will throw one that is 4 kilograms, the size doesn't change for women.
calstaging.bemidjistate.edu /students/esuhonen/howto.html   (756 words)

  
 Track and Field equipment, including discus, shot put, javelin, hurdles and more, all at a discount price! For personal ...
Track and Field equipment, including discus, shot put, javelin, hurdles and more, all at a discount price!
For personal equipment, school athletics or new field construction, Track Outlet is THE track authority.
Shot & Discus Carry Bag- Vinyl w/ Strap
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 Standing Throw Drill for Shot Put   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
The drill emphasizes exploding around in a delivery that transfers power from the spin on the left toe.
Good grip, with finger spread and shot tucked into neck area.
Thrower should explode around, pivoting on front toe and finishing with chest, shoulders and torso in the direction of the throw.
www.coachillustrated.com /sports/track/ys_logan_shot.cfm   (273 words)

  
 Pocket Videos.com Shot Put
Five historic minutes of never-before-seen footage of the 1976 AAU Discus final, and dramatic footage of the pioneer rotational shot-putter Brian Oldfield blasting huge training throws -- plus other shot putters from the 1970's.
Ramona Pagel's American Indoor record put. 38 images on a single 8.5" x 11" sheet.
Adam Nelson,; U.S. -- 2000 Olympics Silver Medal put. Ranked #1 in the world in 2000. With coaching comments.
www.pocketvideos.com /acatalog/shot_put.html   (409 words)

  
 Fogdog Sports - More Sports: Track & Field: Shot Put
Nelco 110 mm 16 lbs Brass Shot Put
Nelco 95 mm 4 K Brass Shot Put
Nelco 109 mm 4K Stainless Steel Shot Put
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 Shot Put Manufacturer,Brass Shot Puts,Shot Put Supplier,Track And Field Shot Puts,India
Shot Put Manufacturer,Brass Shot Puts,Shot Put Supplier,Track And Field Shot Puts,India
Shot Put Balls and Hammers are engineered for prefect centre of gravity for professional throwers.
Made of fine quality leather, specially designed, cut finger, fitted with broad leather strap and Velcro at wrist
www.maxwelexporter.com /shot-put-hammer-throw.html   (137 words)

  
 Shop.NHL.com - Shot Put: Search for
The Champion Sports 12-lb (5.45-kg) stainless-steel shot features a shell constructed of rust-proof alloy.
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 Track and Field Shot Put :: Competition Shot-4K
The 4K Competition Shot is a regulation shot guaranteed to meet specifications and weigh-in at all meet levels.
This shot is great for Collegiate, International and High School competition.
Most importantly, the Competition Shot is priced to fit into your budget.
www.trackoutlet.com /product_info.php/products_id/579   (78 words)

  
 Flickr: Photos tagged with shot
Discount prices on shot put at Track Outlet.
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 Shot Put (Video)
Ron Backes and Steve Forseth demonstrate what it takes to become a great shot putter.
Backes demonstrates proper techniques and training for both the spin and glide shot put styles.
Topics covered include: correct grip and shot placement, the power position, weight training lifts for the shot put, conditioning and plyometrics exercises and key points to observe in the shot put.
www.onlinesports.com /pages/I,CBV-TV-097.html   (305 words)

  
 Everything Track and Field - Site Map
Glide Shot Put Coaches Can Coach the Rotational Technique in the Shot Put
Progressions to Obtaining a Proper Power Position in the Shot Put or Discus
Feet Alignment in the Power Position of the Shot Put
www.everythingtrackandfield.com /catalog/matriarch/switch.asp_Q_pageid_E_108   (405 words)

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