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What is the difference between the shot put and the hammer throw?
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∙ 12y ago
Both are heavy objects thrown for distance (and accuracy) but the methods are entirely different. Different muscle groups are used by the throwers.
The shot put is a heavy metal ball, while the hammer is a ball at the end of a long pole or wire. The shot is thrown with one arm from a position against the body (usually the neck), and is powered by the extension of the thrower's arm and body. The hammer is "whirled" by its handle or wire strap as the thrower spins. It accelerates in a circular path until it is released to allow it to begin its trajectory.
An Olympic shot put ball for men weighs about the same as a men's hammer ball (16 lb or 7.26 kg). The world record shot put is 23.12 meters (75.85 ft) and the longest hammer throw is much farther, 86.74 metres (284.58 ft).
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What are the two things thrown in the Olympics?
Discus, javelin, shot (shot put), hammer (hammer throw)
What do you throw at a track and field meet?
You could throw a javelin or a discus. There is also the hammer throw. You do not throw a shot put - you "put" the shot.
What is shot put with a chain called?
it's called hammer throw
Which field event use a cage for safety?
The shot put and hammer throw.
Difference between semi auto pistol and dual action?
Semi-auto requires the hammer to be cocked for the first shot.
What are all the field events?
There is: High Jump Long Jump Triple Jump Javelin throw Shot Put Discus throw Hammer throw Pole Vault
What is the difference between a single action vs double action revolver?
SA requires the hammer to be manually cocked for every shot. DA does not.
In hammer throw diameter of circle is?
It's 7 feet or 2,14 meters- The same as the shot circle
Which of these throwing events performed with a safety cage 1. Javelin 2.shot putt 3.hammer 4.both javelin and shott putt?
hammer throw
What are the four olympic throwing events?
shot hammer discus Javelin
What are the fields events?
Discus Hammer Throw High Jump Javelin Long Jump Pole Vault Shot Put Triple Jump
What is the sport called where you have many balls and who can throw the ferthast?
shot put (round ball) or hammer (Round ball attached by wire to handle)
