Kneeling Throw Drill for Shot Put

This week’s video drill of the week features the kneeling power throw for the shot put.  Athletes who are new to the event often want to let the shot drift away from the chin and drop the elbow like throwing a baseball overhand, instead of the required putting action. 

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New Blog Post by Loree Smith

Loree Smith is one of the top female hammer throwers in the country right now.  She is training with some of the top athletes in the world including Koji Murofushi at John Godina’s, World Throws Center, in Arizona.  She has a great blog that is very entertaining, Continue reading New Blog Post by Loree Smith

Harold Connolly Continues to Build US Hammer Throwing

Harold Connolly is on a mission to once again have American hammer throwers consistently on the podium at the Olympics and other international competitions.  Since his gold medal performance in 1956, Continue reading Harold Connolly Continues to Build US Hammer Throwing

New Facility Record For Hytinen

Dan Hytinen, last year’s 6th place finisher at US Nationals and current D3 national record holder, didn’t make it into the Drake Relays this past weekend, so chose to compete at UW-Whitewater’s Jeff Miller Alternative Meet instead.  Continue reading New Facility Record For Hytinen

Shot Put: Special Strength

Dane Miller of GarageStrength.com, put together a great video featuring some different special strength exercises that he does for the shot put.  You can read more about Dane and his accomplishments in the article that he contributed in the shot put articles section, titled Breaking Down Bondarchuck.

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