The Shot Put as an Interesting Sport In recent years, track and field throwing events have become very popular among high school and middle school students. The shot put is the most recognized throwing event of all. In case the participant tries to throw a metal ball as far as possible. Competitors place their bids from inside a seven-foot circle in a field marked by boundaries called sectors. Many athletes interested in throwing may appreciate the ability to throw, but don't know where to start. There are two technical aspects of the shot put throw: the spin and the glide. Both of these techniques involve the participant using the ring to gain momentum and then putting the ball into play. The common factor between these two forms is that they both end in a position called the standing position or power position. Learning this pose is the perfect starting point for a beginner. The following steps describe how to perform a standing stance for a right-handed pitcher. The same steps will apply to left-handed pitchers, but the relative directions will be reversed. To begin throwing, athletes must learn the correct placement of the throw in the hand. To start, hold your right hand as if you were high-fiving someone. Keep your fingertips pointing towards the sky and your hand flat. Place the shot on the bridge of the hand. The tool should rest on the knuckles that separate the finger from the palm. For best ball support, keep your fingers as close together as possible with your thumb facing the back of the ball. A strong wrist is also vital in this position. “The most common shot put injuries occur in the wrist or fingers as a result of poor grip on the shot” (Tancred, C...... middle of paper...... time and dedication. The new arrived should not feel frustrated if things don't go well in the first few days. The shot put technique is an unnatural sensation that our body needs time to get used to. Even adapting a well-planned lifting regime will help in the long run on explosiveness and fast twitch muscles are best. Shot put is a great sport that many can enjoy Whether you are throwing as a hobby or as a serious, professional athlete, shot put can be enjoyable and fun, as well as many others, they can teach you hard work, perseverance, dedication. So if you are looking for something new and different, try it. You never know what your next hidden talent might be Tancred, Peter and Cyril A. Carter. Athletic throwing. Fakenham, Norfolk: Faber and Faber Limited, 1980. Print.