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Shot Put Glide Technique

By Mike Rosenbaum, About.com

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Holding the Shot

Nigel Agboh

Push the shot firmly against your neck, under the chin. Your thumb should be under the shot with your throwing elbow pointed outward, away from your body. Your throwing arm should be at about a 45-degree angle to the ground.

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