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- Year 8
Training in teams for personal bests in shot put
I can work independently and safely within a small team to improve my personal best in shot put.
- Year 8
Training in teams for personal bests in shot put
I can work independently and safely within a small team to improve my personal best in shot put.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: transferring weight from the rear leg to the front with a powerful push generates power for the throw.
- Move: rotation of the hips and full extension of the elbow in a coordinated movement maximises force production.
- Think: choosing the right starting position will lead to a strong action to support the release.
- Feel: focusing on following all safety rules helps to keep everyone safe.
- Connect: recognition of effort after a performance offers reassurance to athletes finding it challenging.
Keywords
Risk assessment - the process of identifying how accidents can occur and what can be done to prevent injury
Hazard - something that can cause harm
Power position - balanced stance with knees bent, ready to throw
Common misconception
You throw a shot in the shot put.
The shot put does not require any rotation around a joint. It is pushed from under the chin and touching the neck. A throw action will likely lead to injury due to the weight of the shot. However, "throw" is standard terminology for this event.
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To help you plan your year 8 physical education lesson on: Training in teams for personal bests in shot put, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Equipment
shot puts: a variety of weights 3kg and under; 30+ marker cones; tape measures; larger weighted balls; tennis balls (equiv.)
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - equipment
Supervision
Adult supervision required
