Biomechanics of the Rotational Shot Put

This is a 5 minute teaser from the DVD, Biomechanics of the Rotational Shot Put, presented by Mike Young. Mike has served as USATF's biomechanist to the best shot putters in the world since 2001. In this DVD, Mike presents on the following topics:
*Techniques used by the best throwers in the world
*Basic physics of the shot put
*Why the action of the swing leg is so important
*Effective use of the flight phase to increase throwing distance
*Setting up the throw at the front of the ring
*The three things that need to happen at release to throw far

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[safty30]

can you take and apply these to discus. like to the sweeping leg and stuff. not all the parts but some

[HPCsport]

Yep. Research by Bing Yu (the USATF discus biomechanist) actually found the same finding for discus throwers as I detailed for shot putters.

[HPCsport]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[FreshWebLouisville]

Where is the rest?

[aeiou99999]

@safty30 I'm a discus specialist. The biomechanics are similar. Main differences: the shot putter leans farther forward at the waist; the wind at the back is not as dramatic; the right knee drives higher up in the shot and the lower leg is more vertical; the body separation is not quite the same.

[billysue2]

fairly atrocious delivery but solid content

[billysue2]

@danen25 no shit sherlock,you must be a fucking genius

[cr1ox]

add the subtitle

[coolaunry]

man u made it so boring. but helpful

[fiamike]

Excellent job, Mike. I really enjoyed this clip.

[danen25]

this alone wont help. you have to practice every day as well.