Web Links to Great Teacher Resources

Shot Put Technique Comparison- Gliders is a youtube video that compares the shot putting style of the greatest gliders in the sport using slow motion and still shots of Timmerman, Andrei, Guntor, Beyer, Brenner, and Carter.

Shot Put Technique Comparison- Spinners is a youtube video that shows shot put technique comparison of the greatest spinners ever using slow motion and still frame shots of Barnes, Oldfield, Cantwell, Nelson, and Hoffa.

Track & Field Training : How to Train for the Shot Put is a youtube video will help one train for shot put with tips from a sports-performance director.

Drill progression for the speed glide in shot putting is an article the describes the drill progression to increase the speed of an athlete through the throwing circle when using the glide technique in the shot put.

Introduction to Coaching Theory is an article contrasting the biomechanics of linear and rotary force in shot put and discus.

Discus & Shot Put Tips & Drills is an article that includes the fundamentals for throwing the shot put using both the glide and rotary or spin technique.

How to Throw a Shot Put is an article that describes in five steps, the procedure for throwing a shot put.

Genesee Valley Track and Field Officials Association is a PDF file of the National Federation High School rules for the shot put event which includes safety tips when throwing the shot.

Shot Put Spin Vs. Glide on LiveStrong.com is an article that compares and contracts the two most popular styles of throwing the shot put.