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Topic: Stone position

Posted By: rknebel
Subject: Stone position
Date Posted: 1/15/11 at 8:40am

I don't have much experience with the shot put/stone. I threw in High School, but my coach had no idea what he was doing. I have noticed that some people start out with the stone kinda jammed under or even behind there ear, and others have it more against their neck under their jaw line.

I guess I was just wondering if anybody knew what the benefits were of the different positionings of the stone, or if it is just a personal prefference thing?

Replies:

Posted By: Pingleton
Date Posted: 1/18/11 at 3:56am

Since no one else seems to be answering, I'll jump in.

This is basically a spin vs. glide thing. Rotational shot
putters will hold the shot/stone higher and further back
with their elbow held higher, while gilders will generally
tuck the shot/stone under their jaw and position their
elbow lower.

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Posted By: RoadWarrior
Date Posted: 1/18/11 at 4:21am

To piggy back on that same thought. I am purely a stand and throw stone putter, hence the poor stone numbers. I like to put it almost right under my chin and throw.

Posted By: JSiau10
Date Posted: 2/17/11 at 5:47am

I think, from my experience, that it really is just a matter of personal preference. I tuck it in my neck unde rmy ear, so that I can almost res tmy head on it, and I feel fairly satisfied with that

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Posted By: SRClaymore76
Date Posted: 2/17/11 at 11:38am

its apersonal preference, where you feel comfortable putting it, is where you should put it

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Claymore in my blood...We throw heavy stuff...

Posted By: Alaska
Date Posted: 2/19/11 at 5:48am

When I threw shot, I always had the thing tucked up under
my ear. With the size of most stones, I found that to be a
bit more difficult and the stone wouldn't do what I wanted
it to. Parman and some other guys told me to move it
forward some and VOILA, more consistent throws!