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[01]Shot Put Drills

Shot Put drills that target your specific errors

Drills tied to your form errors

Generic drill lists don't tell you which drill to do this week. Our AI identifies the specific error in your shot put and matches the drill that addresses it.

Phase-specific work

Block-start drills, plant drills, release drills. Shot Put broken down by phase, train the phase that's holding back the rest of the rep.

Re-test on video

After a drill block, upload another rep. The AI tells you whether the error closed up, or whether more reps of the drill are needed.

Drill prescription

Shot Put drills, prescribed by what AI sees

Run the drills, re-test the form on video, repeat. Shot Put drills become measurable, you can see in the next analysis whether the error closed up, instead of guessing.

Follow up in chat and ask questions. The AI remembers your analysis and speaks the language of shot put coaching.

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Shot putter at the release, blocking left side, arm striking, Track & Field AI (drill work)
Shot Put · Sample analysis “You're releasing at 34°, ideal is closer to 38°. Your block is collapsing early, flattening the release. Work on keeping the left side firm.”
[03]Drill prescriptions

Core shot put drills, with what they teach

These drills come from coaching practice (Dahlman, Petrov-Bubka tradition, Slippery Rock camps). Each card lists the phase it targets, the method, what to watch for, and a prescribed rep volume.

Power position + delivery DRL · 01

Standing throws

Teaches

Power position to release sequence.

Method

Start in power position. Throw without drive. Focus on hip-chest-arm.

Watch for

Arming; vertical lift instead of forward drive.

Prescribed volume 6-10 per session.
Drive DRL · 02

Glide drill (no shot)

Teaches

Linear drive pattern.

Method

Practice glide pattern across circle without shot. 10-15 reps.

Watch for

Standing up; drifting off-line.

Prescribed volume Daily warm-up.
Drive DRL · 03

Spin drill (no shot)

Teaches

Rotational pattern.

Method

1.5 turns across circle without shot. Focus on balance and timing.

Watch for

Losing balance; insufficient turn speed.

Prescribed volume Daily warm-up.
Delivery DRL · 04

Block-leg drill

Teaches

Firm block at delivery.

Method

Push partner's hands forward while in power position. Drive against the block.

Watch for

Soft block.

Prescribed volume 3 sets of 8.
Power transfer DRL · 05

Medicine ball throws

Teaches

Hip-chest-arm sequence with implement load.

Method

Med-ball throws from power position, focus on kinetic chain.

Watch for

Arming the ball.

Prescribed volume 3 sets of 6.
Full sequence DRL · 06

Full throws (light implement)

Teaches

Full pattern at lower load for technique.

Method

Full throws with a 6 lb implement (vs 16 lb competition).

Watch for

Rushing through phases.

Prescribed volume 8-10 per session.
[09]Methodology & sources

References

Primary sources behind the numbers and methods on this page.

  1. Variability of Performance and Kinematics of Different Shot Put Techniques (PMC)
  2. Comparison Between Rotational and Glide Techniques in Shot Put
  3. Transfer of Mechanical Energy During the Shot Put (PMC)
  4. Biomechanical Analysis of the Shot Put at the 2009 IAAF World Championships
[10]Common questions

Shot Put Drills FAQ

Five common questions about shot put that come up in coaching.

How does the AI pick shot put drills for me?
Each technique error the AI flags is mapped to the drill that targets that specific phase. So if it spots a takeoff issue, you get takeoff drills, not a generic warm-up list.
Are these shot put drills standard?
Yes. The drills we prescribe are the same ones shot put coaches use at the high school and college level. Nothing exotic, nothing made up.
How do I know if a drill is working?
Re-test on video after a drill block. The AI compares the form before and after, and tells you whether the flagged error closed up.
Can I see shot put drills without uploading a video?
The variant pages list common drill themes, but the value of the AI is matching drills to your specific form errors, which requires a video.
What's the best filming setup for shot put drill work?
Same as for full reps: side-on, landscape, 20-40 feet away. A phone on a tripod or a teammate holding the camera is enough.
[INDEX]More ways to dial in your shot put

The full shot put index

A directory of every shot put page on the site, from broad analysis tools to specific phase deep-dives. Each entry points to a focused write-up.

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