shot put

Question 1

This is a sport in athletics (track and field) in which a spherical weight is thrown, or put, from the shoulder for distance.

Answer 1

shot put

Question 2

The first to use a shot (cannon ball) instead of a stone competitively were ___________________.

Answer 2

British military sports groups.

Question 3

The spherical shot is made of _________.

Answer 3

metal

Question 4

The men’s shot weighs ______________ and is _________________ in diameter.

Answer 4

7.26 kg (16 pounds)
110–130 mm (4.3–5.1 inches)

Question 5

Women put a _____________ shot that is ______________ in diameter.

Answer 5

4-kg (8.82-pound)
95–110 mm (3.7–4.3 inches)

Question 6

The aim of shot put is to put it as far as possible from a _________________ circle
that has a curved ___________ high toe-board at the front.

Answer 6

seven-foot diameter (2.135m)
10-centimetre

Question 7

The shot must not drop below the line of the athlete’s shoulders at any stage of
the put and must land inside a designated _______ sector.

Answer 7

35-degree

Question 8

How many times do athletes in shot put commonly throw per competition?

Answer 8

six

Question 9

A shot putter requires _________, __________, __________, and ____________.

Answer 9

strength, speed, balance, and explosive power

Question 10

The men’s shot put has been part of every modern Olympics since _______, but women
putters had to wait until ________ before they could compete at the Games

Answer 10

1896
1948

Question 11

This is the most successful shot nation in Olympic history and grabbed gold at
every men’s shot competition from 1896 through to 1968 - except two.

Answer 11

US

Question 12

Poland’s ____________ became the third man in Olympic shot history to win back-to-back titles, achieving the feat in 2008 and 2012.

Answer 12

Tomasz Majewski

Question 13

One of the leading women’s performers in shot history. The New Zealander claimed successive Olympic titles in 2008 and 2012 and snared a silver medal at the 2016 Rio Games.

Answer 13

Valerie Adams

Question 14

The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) recognizes the first
official world record as _________ by __________ of the United States in
________.

Answer 14

9.44 metres (31 feet)
J.M. Mann
1876

Question 15

It had long been conventional to start from a position facing at a ____________ to the direction of the put.

Answer 15

right angle

Question 16

They are among the largest athletes in track and field, the most massive ranging from 250 to 300 pounds (113 to 136 kg).

Answer 16

Shot-putters

Question 17

Shot-putters are among the largest athletes in track and field, the most massive ranging from _____ to __________.

Answer 17

250 to 300 pounds (113 to 136 kg).

Question 18

Fundamental Aspects of Shot-Put Throw

Answer 18

Centre of mass of the thrower (legs, head, trunk, hip, arms)
Base of support of the thrower
Desired direction of travel
Direction
Acceleration/ Velocity
Rhythm

Question 19

There are generally two types of starting techniques that can be implemented. They
are:

Answer 19

Crouch start
T and Slant T start

Question 20

The initial positioning in this type of starting method is similar to that of discus
throw. Single support phase should be initiated from a viable double support
technique.

Answer 20

Double Starting Position

Question 21

In this case, we have to concentrate upon two aspects very carefully and they are −
- Drive or supporting leg action
- Swing or free leg action

Answer 21

First Single Support Phase

Question 22

In First Single Support Phase, we have to concentrate upon two aspects very carefully and they are −

Answer 22

• Drive or supporting leg action
• Swing or free leg action

Question 23

In this support phase, the axis of the foot should be maintained within the range of 270-315 degree. To reduce the friction, re-contact of the swinging leg is done through a soft turning.

Answer 23

Re-Contact Second Single Support Phase -

Question 24

_________________ is nothing but an initiation of the power position.

Answer 24

Second double support phase

Question 25

When an athlete’s name is announced, they will be having only _________ to commence the throwing motion.

Answer 25

60 seconds

Question 26

The legal sector is _________ of the throwing area. The shot should be thrown
within that range.

Answer 26

34.92 degree