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The shot put field event originated in the Olymipics. It was a test of strength between various athletes. The athlete who could heave the shot the farthest was the champion.
Originally the shot put was a large stone. Since it has become a 16-pound ball made of a metal not softer than brass. Most of the times it is filled with lead.
In older times, the athlete must stand on a wooden rectangle to throw. If he went outside of it, he fouled and his throw was discounted. At the time, a standing throw was the only way to put. Since, the rectangle has become a seven-foot circle. The glide has been developed since. It is used to gain momentum and create more force. Another type of throw has also been made. The rotational throw generates more force because of a longer push with the shot put.
In shot put you are tested on strength and in some cases muscular endurance. You have to throw a heavy ball ( following some rules) as far as you can!
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoThe game Shot Put is unknown when it was invented but.... The shot put event was invented in Scotland. First, was a weapon called the Scottish "Stone Put" which was used to kill the Romans. After that it turned into a game. "Stone Put" was very popular among the Scottish. In the game, a rounded cube made of metal or stone was thrown from a particular place. From then, the shot put was invented.
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∙ 11y agoMy guess would be the cavemen.
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What is Valerie Vili's history in shot put?
well i dont really know the answer
Is shot put expensive?
Put a shot in the put & mix it on ep!
Can you put a shot in a fruit or vegetable and eat it to be healthy?
if you put a shot in a fruit or vegetable and it will you have to get a shot
Who won the shot put in Beijing games?
Men's Shot Put: Tomasz Majewski Women's Shot Put: Valerie Vili
How do you write shot put distance?
like this "shot put distance"
How heavy is shot put for boys aged 15?
The sport is called the "Shot Put". The shot is 'put' as far from the contestant as possible. So the question is, "How heavy is the shot in the 'shot put event' for boys aged 15?" The answer is 12 pounds.
Greatest shot in NBA history?
Michael Jordan's famous shot, nicknamed "The shot."
Who plays shot put?
Men and Women both can throw shot put.
Is long shot the UK name for shot put?
I'm British, I've never heard the shot put called long shot, I know it as shot put. 'Long shot' is an informal term meaning a distant chance, or a possible guess.
Which sport uses the heaviest ball?
Baseball, Football, Cricket, Sometimes Basketball, Softball, Javelin, Discus, Shotput
In which olympic event would you hurl a heavy metal ball?
Shot put. It's a track and field event usually.
What special kit or equipment is used in shot put?
A cast iron shot put
