I throw shot put and want a wrist brace(shot put brace). Where can I get one and what do they look like.?
Natasha, Many items like this are restricted, so make sure it's legal in your state. They are also over-hyped. Generally, they are best used by those who have some weakness due to injury or whose mucles have developed far ahead of their joints and ligaments (steroid users often have this, and so do those who don't weight-train properly) or who extert such tremendous force (especially rotational throwers) that they get separation in their wrist joint. It's a painful as it sounds. Few High School throwers will really need something like this. But if you really want one I'm probably not going to convince you. Just don't use it at practice until you get to your final few throws. That way your joints will eventually catch up. Meanwhile check everythingtrackandfield and gillathletics to find them and do a search for "the thrower's page" - good info there. Good luck!
How should I tape my wrist for throwing the shot put?
I am a NCAA Division 3 shot putter. I am not the biggest or strongest guy but I have fairly decent marks. I am looking to get just a little more distance. I have talked to a lot of people who swear by taping their wrist for shot. One person even told me a good taping job could add three feet to a throw. Any help on how to tape would be great. Thanks.
How far can you throw a shot put?
Actually, for the girls it's 4 kilograms, which is 8.8 pounds. I have about 9 girls throwing shot for me (2 juniors, 4 sophomores, and 3 freshman). The top girl (sophomore) is just over 30 feet (she gets some 2nds and 3rds at dual meets with a very rare 1st now and then. She barely qualifies for invitationals. Most of the girls are clustered in the 24 to 28 foot range, with two at 22. For the boys, I have three. My top thrower is a junior (51+) and he wins most duals and medals at most invitationals, 2nd thrower (sophomore) throws 43 and gets 2nds and 3rds at most dual meets and gets to go to invitationals, but doesn't medal. 3rd boys thrower is a freshman, close to 34 feet and is having a great time. I have two other throwers who skipped the season due to nagging football injuries who will return for their senior season and will probably be in the upper 40s). Good luck! P.S. Personally, I can't get anywhere near my PR (54+) anymore. I'm lucky if I can hit 45.
Is it good to be throwing 80+ Ft. in discus & 28-29 Ft. in shot put as a freshman girl?
I’m the only freshman thrower on my high school’s Track and Field team [and a girl at that]. I throw the discus around 80Ft. [give or take a foot depending on if it’s a good day or bad day] with a standing throw; I throw a shot put 26-27 Ft. with a standing throw and 28-29 feet with a glide. The real questions I have are: A) Is this good considering my age, gender, technique, and height/strength [5’3” bench 80-90 lbs, squat around 250 lbs, hip flexor max out a 150 lb machine and could do much more, standing calf over 500 lbs, abs 80-90 crunches and 50-70 on oblique’s, rowing 100 lbs, tricep curls 50-70 lbs [2-handed], bicep curls 50-70 lbs [2-handed]. B) What do you think my potential throws by the end of this year and senior year are [first shot throw ever, beginning of winter season, 17’ 8” now around 29’ first discus throw was 40-50 ft now is 80ft only been doing it 2 weeks] C) My main problem is technique; I have trouble grasping certain concepts and find throws like the standing throw much easier, I’m not dumb though. Any advice on how to change this.
How far should an eighth grade girl throw for shot put?
That's actually quite good. Girls records for my school are at 34 ft, so your well on your way, and those are 10th and 11th grade girls throwers. Ask your coach to teach you how to glide. Gliding is simply enough, a way of manipulating inertia in order to throw further. In a glide throw, you start at the back of the ring, pull up your left leg, (if your a righty), and you kind of...try to slide back wards to the edge of the toe board. It's a little difficult to explain, but some videos of gliding should help out. Remember, when your throwing: 1. Keep your head up. 2. Twist your hips. 3. You shouldn't feel any pain in your arm, you shouldn't be throwing it. 4. Use the ENTIRE circle, not just the front.
If we throw a shotput and a tennis ball with the same design and the same velocity, which one will fall the farthest away?
If we assume that there is no friction between the masses and air, both will travel the same distance, if both were thrown from the same height H.In the vertical direction, they will have the same acceleration, g, and being thrown with the same velocity, they will fall to the ground at the same time, say tIn the horizontal direction , since they have the same velocity, within time t, they will travel the same distance before falling to the ground.If we factor friction, the results would depend on the kinetic friction coefficients of both the balls.
How can I improve my skills in shot put and discus throw?
It takes years of practice to hone skills in these athletic events. However, If you are consistent in your efforts it’ll come eventually. Following points proved beneficial for me when I was in the athletic team back in university:Mastering the technique: Now, this it is easier said than done. It takes a considerable amount time to learn the technique. So, be patient. Don’t straight away try to throw distances without proper technique. It’ll do no good. Take help of your coach. Build a proper grip and rhythm. After that you can start the rotation process step-by-step. Record your throws so that later you can analyze your mistakes and rectify it. It is highly recommended if you practice alone.Physical fitness: It is imperative for throwers to build lower body, core, and upper body muscle power to reach their full potential in these events. There are specific exercises related to these, which you can consult with your coach or you can find on YouTube.Monitoring your progress: It basically tells you where you stand after your efforts. Analyze your distance over a period of time. See if your technique is correct. It’ll take time, that’s for sure but gradually you’ll see your efforts paying.Practice-Practice-Practice: This is the secret ingredient you’ll need. Always remember, “When the going gets tough, the tough get going”.All the very best!
What type of weight training should a shot put thrower do to improve the throws?
Hi,Without going into much detail I would like to tell you that all the pushing actions involve the use of the following muscles :TricepsAnterior deltoidsUpper pectorals to some extent.So, in order to improve your throws you must go for strength training of the aforementioned muscles. Stronger triceps will give you more power in your throws meanwhile the anterior deltoids will improve stabilization and balancing. Thank you!