Rules

The Shot Put appears at nearly all athletics events-as one of the main three throwing competitions it is important that the rules are clear.

Legal Throws
A legal throw is when the throw counts. Here are the rules to performing a legal throw.
 * The athlete must not place any part of the body outside the circle, the top or ends of the stop board, the top of the iron ring.
 * The athlete must leave from the back half of the circle.
 * The shot must land in the legal sector of the throwing area.
 * The shot must be kept tight to the athlete's neck at all time turing the throw.
 * The athlete must not leave the circle before the shot has landed.
 * The athlete may not wear gloves but may tape individual fingers.
 * The shot must be released at shoulder height using only one hand.
 * The athlete must throw the shot put within 60 seconds of their name being called.Rules.jpg