1. Technique Adaptation for the Shot Put Thrower
John Yockey

2. Why 3 Different Techniques?
Different body types
Different ability/athletic levels
We have a coach for each event-I’m grateful I’m spoiled
I try to do what’s best for the athlete

3. Why Would I Choose: Glide
Easy starting point
Familiar-esp. from middle school
Easier to pay attention to detail
Athlete has hip flexibility to stay closed out of the back
Quicker to learn and become competitive
Consistent results

4. Why Would I Choose: Oppo-Glide
Athlete has issues with a consistently open power-side hip
Athlete has rhythm, but can’t handle the spin
Slow but powerful strike-Keeps shot in hand for longer acceleration of implement
It’s different-Seriously, it helps!!!

5. Why Would I Choose: Spin
Top athleticism-Watch other sports, check footwork, hips, etc.
Coachable athlete-roller coaster of results
More explosive
Complementary to Discus
Raw strength not as important
Collegiate programs want it-Doing what’s best for kids

6. When Would I Implement This New Technique?
Ideally, during summer throwing sessions
First month of the season, esp. when indoors
I worked with a senior on the spin during season, but he still threw with glide because he wasn’t competition ready
Oppo-glide is easier to switch to in a week

7. Coaching Cues: Glide Closed hips Speed
Sequence (foot, knee, hip, torso, block arm, release)

8. Coaching Cues: Oppo-Glide
Move center of mass backwards on first step
Speed
Sequence (foot, knee, hip, torso, block arm, release)

9. Coaching Cues: Spin Wide swing out of the back Crack to sector
Sequence (foot, knee, hip, torso, block arm, release)

10. Questions?
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