Coaching the Rotational Shot Put

1. Coaching the Rotational Shot Put Dave Hahn – UW-Whitewater www.CoachTheThrows.com

2. Who Should Rotate? • Why not have all athletes try it out? • Good discus throwers may want to avoid • Athletes who lack brute strength or explosiveness • How much time are athlete and coach willing to dedicate?

3. The Basics • Start from power position and work backward • For all practical purposes, the grip and power position can be taught the same for both glide and spin • Shot placement may differ

4. Backward 7 Left Foot Right Foot Right handed thrower

5. The Progression • Preparation • shuffle shuffle stop • rotation • Power Throw • Wheel • Walking Throw • Full Throw

6. Power Position • Emphasize turning the foot and knee into the throwing direction • Block with left side • Wrist Flick

7. Wheel • Tight knees through the middle • Straight line with left foot • Turn through single support • Knee over toe outside of right foot • Land with open left foot

8. Walking Throw • Establish stationary positions, developing mental model for the throw • Left knee down at 90 • Left foot does not rotate beyond right sector line • Sweep with inside of foot • See the throwing direction

9. Full Throw • Around the left shoulder • Sweep foot stays low with toe up • Chin stays neutral • Long left arm • Left heel should touch in power position to initiate block

10. Entry Drills • Pirouettes • Left heel • 5 gallon bucket drill

11. Middle Drills • Wheel • Wheel with hands on knees • Drop ins

12. Power Throw Drills • Foot on box • Dumbbell throws • Belt pulls

13. Movement Drills • 2 turn and throw • Walking throws • Close left side of circle

14. Common Problems • Diving to the middle • Leading with left shoulder • Landing high in middle • Pulling with left side

15. Thanks • Feel free to contact with additional questions or comments Dave Hahn UW-Whitewater 262-472-3157 hahnd@uww.edu www.coachthethrows.com