What is the area called that you throw the shot put?

toe board
Competitors take their throw from inside a marked circle 2.135 m (7 ft) in diameter, with what’s known as a “toe board” about 10 centimetres (3.9 in) high at the front of the circle.

Where do you hold the shot put before throwing it?

Holding the shot put The shot is held at the base of the fingers, not the palm. The fingers are slightly spread apart with the thumb for support. The hand will be bent back in the cocked position when holding the shot.

Can you throw in shot put?

Step 2: Starting position Press the shot to the area of the neck beneath your jaw. Keep your elbow high, so that it appears horizontal to your shoulders. If the shot drops below your shoulder during the put, it will be considered a foul throw.

How heavy is a women’s shot put ball?

Women put a 4-kg (8.82-pound) shot that is 95–110 mm (3.7–4.3 inches) in diameter. The putter must launch the shot from within a ring 2.135 metres (7 feet) in diameter and so must gather momentum for the put by a rapid twisting movement.

What’s the shot put world record?

Reigning Olympic champion Ryan Crouser opened up his title defense in the men’s shot put final with an Olympic record of 22.83 meters on his first throw of the evening.

What is a good shot put throw?

There are two types of shot putting styles, the glide and the rotational throw, also known as the spin. “For a male, 60 feet is a heck of a throw, but 55 feet is a nice throw,” Wood said. “For women 50 feet is an excellent throw and anything above that is really good.”

How heavy is the shot put ball?

16 pounds
The spherical shot is made of metal. The men’s shot weighs 7.26 kg (16 pounds) and is 110–130 mm (4.3–5.1 inches) in diameter. Women put a 4-kg (8.82-pound) shot that is 95–110 mm (3.7–4.3 inches) in diameter.

How far can a shot put be thrown?

While in the rotational throw, the putter spins around rotationally generating momentum and then releases the ball. “For a male, 60 feet is a heck of a throw, but 55 feet is a nice throw,” Wood said. “For women 50 feet is an excellent throw and anything above that is really good.”