You probably won't become an Olympic-level shot putter overnight. However, with a few changes to your technique and training routine, you could add distance to your throw quickly. Shot putters throw in one of two ways — rotational or linear. The linear, or "glide," style is much more common and easier to master. Both methods use the momentum and power generated from the legs out to the arm for the throw. By understanding the physics of the throw, you can hurl the shot farther.

Mastering Technique

Step 1

Pick up the shot and stand toward the back of the throwing circle. Let the ball sit at the bottom of your fingers on the pad of your palm, but not in the center of your palm.