FIELD EVENT

FIELD EVENT
SUB-TOPIC: SHOT PUT

CONTENT
THE SHOT PUT
Shot put is a field event that involves the putting of a missile called the shot for a horizontal distance. A
competitor is allowed three trials. The put is made from within a circle of 2.135m to a landing sector of
40degree.
THE SPECIFICATION FOR THE SHOT DEPENDS ON YOUR GENDER AND AGE
Gender/age 11-12 13-14 15-16 17-19 Adult
Male 3.25kg 4kg 5kg 6kg 7.26kg
Female 2.72kg 3.25kg 4kg 4kg 4kg
The putting circle -2.135m
The landing sector – 40degree
TECHNIQUES
i. The hold
ii. The stance
iii. The follow through
iv. The recovery