Shot put

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/shot-put

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How heavy is Shot put?7.26 kg (16 lbs)
2. What is the throwing circle diameter?2.135 meters (7 feet)
3. What is the world record (men)?23.56 meters (Ryan Crouser, 2021)
4. What is the glide technique?The glide is a way of moving inside the circle where the athlete slides backward before throwing. It helps them build momentum and cover more ground before the release.
5. What happens if you step over the curb during a throw?If you step on or over the low curb before the shot lands, the throw is called a foul. A foul means the attempt does not count and you have to try again.

Kinetic Chain: A series of linked body segments that transfer energy during a movement.
Ground Reaction Force: The force exerted by the ground on the athlete's body during movement.
Angular Momentum: The measure of an object's tendency to continue rotating.