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[01]Phases we analyze

Every phase of shot put, broken out

Starting position

Balance, shot placement on neck, back-to-throw setup.

Drive / entry

Glide extension or rotational sweep with sound footwork.

Transition

Ground contact, hip-to-shoulder separation.

Power position

Feet planted, shoulders closed, shot behind the hip.

Block and release

Left side block, arm strike, high release angle.

Why it's different

AI that actually understands shot put

Generic video tools look at "a person moving." We built a model specifically around shot put. the phases, the mechanics, and the coaching language real shot put coaches use.

Upload the rep. We extract the critical frames. You get a breakdown in plain English with priority tags. critical, worth working on, fine.

  • Event-specific phase detection
  • Priority-tagged coaching notes (critical / important / minor)
  • Cause-and-effect frame markers
  • Follow-up AI coach chat on every analysis
Shot putter at the release, blocking left side, arm striking, Track & Field AI
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]Common shot put mistakes

The three errors the AI flags most often

These are the technique patterns we see over and over again across shot put athletes. Each one has a specific look on video and a specific fix.

01
Fault Pattern · 01

Separation lost early

Observed on video

Your hips rotate ahead of your shoulders too soon, losing the 'wound spring' that drives the release.

Prescribed fix

Stand-throw drills with exaggerated hip-shoulder separation, and pause-and-throw drills to feel the tension.

02
Fault Pattern · 02

Left side collapsing at the block

Observed on video

Your non-throwing side bends or gives way during the block, flattening release angle and cutting distance.

Prescribed fix

Block-arm drills against a wall; heavy-band work to strengthen the deceleration pattern.

03
Fault Pattern · 03

Poor footwork at the power position

Observed on video

Your right foot lands late or open in the power position, breaking the transfer of momentum from drive to release.

Prescribed fix

Glide or rotational entry drills with a footwork-first cue; film footwork from above when possible.

High school shot putter in the power position mid-throw
Real athletes

Used by shot put athletes at every level

From freshman shot put to D1 rosters, athletes upload phone video and get the same frame-by-frame coaching read. The AI doesn't grade you. it explains what it sees, in the vocabulary a real shot put coach would use.

  • Every level, freshman to D1
  • Same AI model, same vocabulary
  • Practice reps, meet reps, warm-ups. all fair game
  • Works with any phone, any angle
[10]Common questions

Shot Put FAQ

Does it analyze both glide and spin technique?
Yes. The AI detects glide vs rotational and applies the right frame-by-frame model.
Can it estimate release angle?
Yes. Release angle and release velocity are part of the standard output.
What's the ideal release angle for shot put?
37-40 degrees for most athletes, though exact optimal depends on release velocity and height. The AI flags deviations from that range.
What common shot put errors does the AI flag?
Early hip rotation, collapsing left side, release too low, hand path crossing the body, and flat release angle.
Can I analyze indoor shot put the same as outdoor?
Yes. The analysis is surface-agnostic, only the throw mechanics matter to the AI.
[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.

Ready when you are

Ready to analyze your shot put?

Download the app. Film a rep. See what the AI sees. No card, no account, one free analysis.

60s
Time per analysis
Phases analyzed5 for shot put
Coaching languagePlain English
Free first analysisNo card needed