Shot Put Technique (linear) The throw broken down: (right handed thrower) -shot rests on base of fingers -arm relatively horizontal to ground -shot pushed against neck, underneath chin -stand with back facing direction of throw at the back of the circle (b) preparation for the glide -center of mass lowered and primarily on right leg (c) glide -short body movement to give the shot momentum -hop-like movement keeping the center of mass low and over the right leg -ideally both feet arrive at power position at the same time (d) power position -right foot perpendicular to the throwing direction -center of mass low and over r