Athletics (Track and Field Event)- Discus and Shot Put 

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In today’s class, we will be talking about athletics (track and field event)- discus and shot put. Enjoy the class!

Athletics (Track and Field Event)- Discus and Shot Put 

Athletics is a group of sporting events that involves competitive running, jumping, throwing, and walking. The most common types of athletics competitions are track and field, road running, and race walking. A person who participates in athletics is called an athlete.

 

 

 

 

 

 

• The discus:

The discus throw, also known as disc throw, is a track and field event in which an athlete throws a heavy disc called a discus in an attempt to mark a farther distance than their competitors. It is an ancient sport.

Rules regarding discus

Here are some of the important rules regarding discus:

1. The discus can be made of any material such as wood but it must have a circular edge with a metallic rim.
2. Inner construction can be both solid and hollow.
3. The cross-section of the edge should be made circularly and it should have a radius of 6 mm.
4. All sides of the discus should be identical. They must be free from any type of sharp edges or irregularities.
5. Finishing off the discus should be smooth.

Rules regarding cage

Here are some important rules regarding cage:

1. The construction and the strength of the cage should be such that it can arrest a disc of around 2 Kg coming at a speed of 25m/sec.
2. There should be no threat of rebounding of the disc from the cage.
3. The cage should have at least one side open. Therefore, it is often recommended to construct it in a “U” shape.
4. At the lowest pint, the height of the netting point should be 4m.
5. Synthetic and natural fibre is the idle material for the construction of the net. However, high tensile strength steel wire can also be used.

Rules regarding throw

Here are some important rules regarding throw:

1. The discus can only be thrown by an athlete when he or she will stand inside a circle which has a diameter of 2.5m.
2. During throw, the athletes are prohibited from touching the top of the rim. However, they can touch the inner part of the rim.
3. An athlete cannot touch the ground beyond the circle.
4. If the athlete leaves the circle before the landing of the disc on the ground, then it will be considered as a foul throw.
5. In the Olympic matches, each athlete is given 8 chances to showcase their talents.
6. There is a particular boundary of the landing of the disc. If the disc lands outside that zone then that throw is considered invalid.

• The shot put:

It is a track and field event involving “putting” (pushing rather than throwing), a heavy spherical ball—the shot—as far as possible.

Shot put grip and placement

• Holding the shot put:

1. The shot is held at the base of the fingers, not the palm.
2. The fingers are slightly spread apart with the thumb for support.
3. The hand will be bent back in the cocked position when holding the shot.  It looks like you are carrying a pizza.

• Neck placement:

1. Raise the shot above your head.
2. Lower the shot straight down until it is under your jaw.
3. Push the shot into your neck.
4. Lift your elbow parallel to the floor. Don’t squeeze your elbow towards your back.
5. Check to see that your thumb is pointing down towards your clavicle.
6. The palm should be pointing towards the throwing direction.

Delivery of the shot put

1. Eyes to the ceiling.
2. Punch the shot away from the neck.
3. Keep the elbow high at all times. Lowering the elbow can cause the shot to be thrown like a baseball and could result in an injury.
4. Finish the punch with a flip of the wrist.
5. The left side of the body will be stopped and locked to help form the block.
6. The left-arm will be tucked close to the side of the body.

Drills used to teach the delivery

• Wrist Flips: Use this drill for a proper release of the shot.

1. The thrower will stand facing the sector.
2. The thrower starts with the shot above his head in his throwing hand
3. Thrower will flip the shot out of his hand

 

In our next class, we will be talking about Basic Skills and Techniques in Track and Field Event.  We hope you enjoyed the class.

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