In this course, Olympic gold medalist Michelle Carter breaks down the key techniques and strategies for mastering the shot put. She covers essential topics like leg placement, body control, and the importance of stretching in a thrower’s training program. Athletes will learn the fundamentals of both glide and spin techniques, including setting up from the back and maintaining control through the center. Michelle also answers common questions about elbow positioning, reversing, and training with different shot put weights. With insights from her NCAA and Olympic journey, this course provides practical drills and expert tips to help throwers refine their technique and maximize their power.
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Syllabus
- Introduction to Shotput
- The Use of Legs in Shotput
- Placement of Legs
- Importance of Body Control
- Elbow Position and Proper Throwing Technique
- Glide And Spin: Importance Of Setting Off The Back
- Staying Close in the Center
- Michelle's Favorite Drills
- Importance of Stretching in your Program
- Training with 10-12 Pound Weights in High School
- Did You Reverse?
- Did You Use the Flyback Technique or Stay Flat-Footed?
- Do Throwers Need to Sprint?
- Experience In Winning NCAA