Athletics (British Sports Library)

I SHOT PUTTING 177 breaking away to the right. Too high or too low delivery. Reverse of the feet during the delivery instead of after it. Failure to support the put with the legs, body, and arms acting under it. The tendency to try for length rather than style should be checked sternly. A pain in the region of the elbow of the putting arm indicates that one is " throwing" or " drawing" the shot instead of "putting" it; it means, also, that the hand has been allowed to come out to the side instead of remaining close to the shoulder. This places an undue strain upon the elbow and robs the effort of the power of the direct drive, which can only be got if the hand and elbow retain their correct positions in relation to the shot throughout the effort. 12 : i I : ,I ! i I ! i ' I