FINALLY - I've waited seven YEARS to be taught HOW to use my legs in the shotput. All the videos SAY that the power comes from the legs but they don't EXPLAIN and SHOW EXACTLY how to achieve it. I'm 76 and like to compete in the NY Senior Games. But, for the past seven years I've made no progress in throwing the shot or discus in spite of increases in my weightlifting workouts. Reminds me of a boxer. It doesn't matter how strong or how big your muscles are if you don't know how to throw a punch with proper technique and snap then you won't be able to KO your opponent. THANK YOU SO MUCH for the step by step breakdown and demonstration. I can't wait to get outdoors or in front of a mirror and start working on my (your) technique.
@@Timmy-GrandCross The Senior Games were cancelled for a year or two because of COVID. But that gave me time to relax and "feel" my body and my right shoulder was in constant aching pain. I'd never noticed that before. I think my mind to do better was stronger than what my body (shoulder joint) could stand. So I've stopped with the shotput and discus and now do a more balanced exercise program of light weights and gymnastics. A high bar is a great device for showing you where your weaknesses are. I used to be able to do pullovers and skin the cats so easily - 60 years ago. Now to get a good workout for pullups, I need to add some assistance with my legs. When I think of how fast gains came when I was 20 compared to how long it takes to get any gains at 79. It's disheartening but continuing to workout is better than not working out at all. The sooner I stop working out the sooner I have to face the Lord for Judgement. Might be better to put that off for as long as I can.
@@STBRetired1 Good on you for keeping up with it. I work with a guy that won gold in our state senior olympics for shot put. I told him he was rude because he beat the guy he borrowed a shot put from haha
Thank you so very much. I have a seventh grader who is in track for the first time ever. And wants it. Not because he has a future in it but because he's got the "want to". I support him and that fighting spirit to the point of getting a ball and discus but I have just any no skill in shot or discus. So again thank you for teaching us both. You are a natural born coach and we hope to watch anything else you have in both of these events. Shot and discus.
Good video, I'm a Weightlifter looking to do a little bit of throws once a week for something a little different. You explained the technique well, thanks
I appreciate you sharing your knowledge! This is great information. I wish that I had this in high school when I threw because the coaching was definitely inadequate. Now I'm trying to teach my son discus and shot and need to actually learn some proper technique and effective drills. Thanks!
This video strikes gold for me, I'm training my high school students for their inter House sports competition and this video just saved me. All the way from Nigeria
Thank you for your coaching. I used your videos on shot put to teach my son how to compete on his middle school track & field team. He had never competed in track & field before. He ended up setting a new district record that had been in place for 23 years and then went on to win his district. Now my younger son is competing for the same school in the same event so I am back to refresh myself and show him your videos. Well let you know how his season goes. Thanks again!
I think I just fixed my throwing form in my bedroom at 3 am, I realized I was staying flat footed and pushing my hips backwards out from under me. Thank you I can't wait to see my throws at practice tomorrow
Another excellent video. These videos are so much more informational and beneficial to coaches and throwers. I can wait to see more videos like these and your progressional videos
Thanks for the info. My son’s in 8th grade and getting into throwing shot put but doesn’t have a coach. This helps. There’s also not much competition and trying to find out about some events we can travel to
Just found this video, I have a big meet in a few days that I’m supposed to throw shot put in and I have never even thrown one. This video is very helpful
This is a very good video, how I wish that I had watched this when I was still playing 13-17 yrs ago. I'll be practicing these drills soon cause I still want to improve on this sport even after years on non competition. Oh, and by the way, I like your shirt, is there an online shop for that? Thanks.
As aa student shotput athelete, I must say this is a very good coaching and I really added more metets in my throw 😌 Btw, ca I ask how to execute the spinning throw? i kinda wanna earn that technique somehow. Tnx!!!
@@johnbowmandiscus hey can you make a video (if you haven’t already) on the one where you turn away from the clay kick back and throw/ turn. I see it a lot and it would really help to know something other than a typical stutter step
Doha2019 men's shot put was really crazy! It might be the no.1 shot put game in all time history! 22.91, 22.90, 22.71, 22.56, 22.53, 22.35 in a single game!
Im a discus and a shotput thrower and your tips and guides are awesome sir , you disserve more subscribers keep up to a great work sir much love from PH
I have a shotput match in 6 days but I don't know if I'm gonna make it and poorly throwing at some distance more like 3m but actually wanna improve my skill my school is really hoping on me. I wish this works for me.
Hopefully this helps. I’ve never thrown shot only disc and I have a new coach and he said we’re not throwing disc at our first meet but I wanna be there. My school already has a shortage of track meets
I'm very new to all this and was wondering how much time a person should rest between throws. I sneaked onto the ISU track today to prep for an upcoming games there in a couple of weeks. I started taking more time between throws and managed to hit an unofficial PR. It then occurred to me that my previous PR came at the first games at which I ever competed a few weeks ago, and that it may precisely be because I had to wait about 5 minutes between throws. But if I'm training I can't really just take all that time, so I was wondering if there's a minimum you want to rest before taking that next throw. In the between time I guess I can take selfies and make duck faces or something.
Great question! You are certainly on to something about waiting more time between throws. For shot put, I think it would be reasonable to throw with 2 shot puts during a practice. Throw them both, one after the other then wait 2 to 3 minutes for your next set. I would suggest taking between 20-40 throws each practice depending on how you are feeling.
@@johnbowmandiscus Thank you for the information. I think I probably throw about 30-40 times each time out (that "one last good one" usually adds about 5). I stopped counting after the first few times out. I do about 4 reps each in the first couple of positions in the vid, but realize I don't have my hips under me enough to back to the drawing board on that. I think I'm trying to load up like a spring, rather than using the rotation. Then I move on to gliding. I only have my one shot with which to throw, so maybe I'll do 2 throws at the pace I currently do them (the second one within seconds of returning with the shot from the first throw), then wait a couple of minutes before the next pair. I'm still getting over the psychological hurdle of fearing putting too much weight forward, risking scratching, since I'm not yet at the point where I know I can get X distance with just one throw. And the games I've been at and am about to compete in only allow 3-4 throws. I do spin a bit at the end on occasion, then think, "Ooh! WTF did I just do so I can replicate it?" But I generally have no idea. Also getting used to the concept of not being afraid to put some more air under it. I think I'm treating the release as the disease, rather than the symptom, trying to fine tune that angle when maybe it's just an indicator that I really don't have the other things put together. Fixing those may fix the angle. Take care!
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FINALLY - I've waited seven YEARS to be taught HOW to use my legs in the shotput. All the videos SAY that the power comes from the legs but they don't EXPLAIN and SHOW EXACTLY how to achieve it. I'm 76 and like to compete in the NY Senior Games. But, for the past seven years I've made no progress in throwing the shot or discus in spite of increases in my weightlifting workouts. Reminds me of a boxer. It doesn't matter how strong or how big your muscles are if you don't know how to throw a punch with proper technique and snap then you won't be able to KO your opponent. THANK YOU SO MUCH for the step by step breakdown and demonstration. I can't wait to get outdoors or in front of a mirror and start working on my (your) technique.
Thank you for the kind words! Best wishes in your training!!!
How are you doing in the senior games now?
@@Timmy-GrandCross The Senior Games were cancelled for a year or two because of COVID. But that gave me time to relax and "feel" my body and my right shoulder was in constant aching pain. I'd never noticed that before. I think my mind to do better was stronger than what my body (shoulder joint) could stand. So I've stopped with the shotput and discus and now do a more balanced exercise program of light weights and gymnastics. A high bar is a great device for showing you where your weaknesses are. I used to be able to do pullovers and skin the cats so easily - 60 years ago. Now to get a good workout for pullups, I need to add some assistance with my legs. When I think of how fast gains came when I was 20 compared to how long it takes to get any gains at 79. It's disheartening but continuing to workout is better than not working out at all. The sooner I stop working out the sooner I have to face the Lord for Judgement. Might be better to put that off for as long as I can.
@@STBRetired1 Good on you for keeping up with it. I work with a guy that won gold in our state senior olympics for shot put. I told him he was rude because he beat the guy he borrowed a shot put from haha
I have a sports day at school tomorrow and this really helps. Thanks!
@@dnyaneshramade6489 I came last
@@recordingcontrol1776 F
@@recordingcontrol1776 It’s okay, I came last at this event when I was Year 4 lmao
I have it tomorrow!
@@calumflemingsrcs2213 how was it?
I'm in eighth grade and I'm tiny, I'm 86 pounds 5'3. I'm the only thrower my team and this really helped, I can finally throw more than 25 feet.
ONLY THROWER? damn good on you son
God speed, man.
nice job, dude!
Damn im like 110 lbs 5’8 and my best is only like 24
@@nilebes4742
I’m not a doctor or anything but that’s really skinny I’m 5,10 and 135 and super skinny so eat up
It’s so hard to find good quality throwing videos, so happy I found this
I’m going into track with no knowledge and your videos so far are really helping, I’m subbing for sure!
How was it?
I didn’t win or anything but I have learned a lot and progressed since then
@@SouthpawDGhow was track?
3 aka both curls
This just added 2.4 meters in my throw
Boom! 💪
Same😂 and I know nothing about shotput
I used your videos to coach my middle school team. They won districts! All my kids placed well, taking 4 of the top 5 spots.
your tips really helps me trow better!!! THANKS
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Your welcome
I’m in middle school shot and discuss and so far you have helped me with both of my forms. Keep up the good work!!
Thank you so very much. I have a seventh grader who is in track for the first time ever. And wants it. Not because he has a future in it but because he's got the "want to". I support him and that fighting spirit to the point of getting a ball and discus but I have just any no skill in shot or discus. So again thank you for teaching us both. You are a natural born coach and we hope to watch anything else you have in both of these events. Shot and discus.
Thank you man got track and field like 2 hours from now really helped
I have a track meet today!! And I’m might need this video!! So, thank you!!🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Good video, I'm a Weightlifter looking to do a little bit of throws once a week for something a little different. You explained the technique well, thanks
I appreciate you sharing your knowledge! This is great information. I wish that I had this in high school when I threw because the coaching was definitely inadequate. Now I'm trying to teach my son discus and shot and need to actually learn some proper technique and effective drills. Thanks!
This video strikes gold for me, I'm training my high school students for their inter House sports competition and this video just saved me.
All the way from Nigeria
Thank you for your coaching. I used your videos on shot put to teach my son how to compete on his middle school track & field team. He had never competed in track & field before. He ended up setting a new district record that had been in place for 23 years and then went on to win his district. Now my younger son is competing for the same school in the same event so I am back to refresh myself and show him your videos. Well let you know how his season goes. Thanks again!
I watched this guy for years when I was throwing in college. All the training videos. Never heard him actually talk before this video.
I think I just fixed my throwing form in my bedroom at 3 am, I realized I was staying flat footed and pushing my hips backwards out from under me. Thank you I can't wait to see my throws at practice tomorrow
How was it? Did you see improvement
Heck yeah! We sure do love John Bowman! Heck yeah!
Another excellent video. These videos are so much more informational and beneficial to coaches and throwers. I can wait to see more videos like these and your progressional videos
Thanks for the comment! 👍 I’m glad the video was helpful! 💪
I threw a 26’6 without using momentum and just arm strength so now I need to learn some technique and now I’m going to try this out thanks.
how old are u ?thats a good throw
Dude I’m 7th grade, I’m already throwing 8 meters
@@moldyorange7823 I was 17 at the time
@@_Captain_drayban same bro just tried first time it's pretty fun
@@_Captain_drayban yeah cause u use a tiny ahh ball lmao
I loves these tips so useful now I’m determined to do well at all meets
The track coach knows I’m doing powerlifting so he basically said I’m doing shot put and discus so this helps thank u
Thanks for the info. My son’s in 8th grade and getting into throwing shot put but doesn’t have a coach. This helps. There’s also not much competition and trying to find out about some events we can travel to
Doing football right now but might do track and field after football season definitely looking into shot putting 💪🏼
i was thrown into track bc im in powerlifting and this helps SO much. i had no idea what i was doing lol
The best coach i found in youtube. You are so super!
Thank you your teachings got me first in my school carnival now I going to inter school
This is so helpful!! I have shot put tryouts for school coming up!
I have sports day tomorrow and never played shot put before, dont want to let my house down, this helped, thanks!
Shout out for the next video , from Philippines with love!!
I have a little above average upper body strength so my parents think I might be could be good at shotput and javelin so this video really helps
Thank you for this video. I only throw like 20’ for 7th grade girls Shot Put and I wanted to get more distance. Thank you
This is helpful since my coach put me in the throwing group for track but I didn’t know what shot put was or did
Just found this video, I have a big meet in a few days that I’m supposed to throw shot put in and I have never even thrown one. This video is very helpful
Video helped me come third in my district, really nice job.
Thank this helped me a lot since I have athletics carnival tomorrow
Thank you so much , can you do a video about the glide ?
Here's the video on the glide💪: th-cam.com/video/khk9L3Pbp0g/w-d-xo.html
Excellent video thumbs up.
I’m doing shot put for air cadets in a competition- I’m in the u15 girls team, so this REALLY helps.
how was your game???
This helps so much thanks man!!
Thanks sir because of you i won first prise in school sports week in shot put
such a great teacher
I have track and field tommorow and hopefully this can help me
It really helped me in sports day . Thank you
A great video. I shall try theese execises today.
Im trying out for my shot putt team thanks for the video
I have a assessment for physical education and this really helps
im doing this for my track team so i need to learn it... seems really fun
Ineedbuddy plz ik same my first year tbh I’m nervous 😅
thank you so much for this my sports day is tomorowwo and i chose shot put and tug of war but i didnt know how to do the shot put properly now i do.
I want to Thank you for making your videos they really help me through my season
First track meet tommorow thank you.
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Same
This is so helpful buddy thanks so much dude!🤪🤪😘😘
This dude is class at explaining thank you mate amazing vidio
You are a very good teacher sir
This is a very good video, how I wish that I had watched this when I was still playing 13-17 yrs ago. I'll be practicing these drills soon cause I still want to improve on this sport even after years on non competition. Oh, and by the way, I like your shirt, is there an online shop for that? Thanks.
As aa student shotput athelete, I must say this is a very good coaching and I really added more metets in my throw 😌
Btw, ca I ask how to execute the spinning throw? i kinda wanna earn that technique somehow. Tnx!!!
I’m glad the video helped! I just posted a video on the spin. It’s called: how to progress to the full spin in shot put 💪💪
i 17 years old..my old record 12m and now 16m..tq for tips 😊
berat bola tu bape?
this was really good, thanks
So nice information bowman sir coach
Wow this was so helpful thank you man
Where do i get a leather wrist strap like yours for my son in high school?
www.dominatorathletics.com/store/p38/Leather_Shot_Put_Wrap.html
Same
@@johnbowmandiscus hey can you make a video (if you haven’t already) on the one where you turn away from the clay kick back and throw/ turn. I see it a lot and it would really help to know something other than a typical stutter step
same here
Same here but tomorrow i have to compete in the inter school
This really helps me in sports day
The next day I will try
Very Nice good job and thanks for this video...
I won silver medal state level under 14.Really helpful thanks
Great work!
Thanks really good explanation.
Awesome video
I hope this helps I have track tryouts tomorrow 😬😬
I just started shot put thanks
awesome instruction 🤘
Very helpful thanks.
Doha2019 men's shot put was really crazy! It might be the no.1 shot put game in all time history! 22.91, 22.90, 22.71, 22.56, 22.53, 22.35 in a single game!
Hao Jerry there were 2 22.90
Thank you teacher
Appreciated Sir❤
great video
Great job explaining the throw technique I’m trying to teach my grandson which is in middle school to begin throwing
I just starting throwing for the first time in five years a week ago, I’m already close to the 50 range. Tryna beat my school record
your are great and strong love from india man
I had sports day and when I was told about shot put I was like what
This is so helpful
Thanks man u got a meet towmmarow 🤠😌
Thank you sir
I am in 8th grade and I am just starting track next week for the first time, I’m a little nervous though because I’m not very athletic. Any advice?
How many times a week would you do a session with the punch-out, half throw and full throw?
Love you man love from India
Love from Cambodia 🇰🇭 😂
tq..very good tips..
I have sports day tomorrow this really helps me. Your video is helpful
Im a discus and a shotput thrower and your tips and guides are awesome sir , you disserve more subscribers keep up to a great work sir much love from PH
Wow! I appreciate the support! I love making these videos and I'm glad you find them helpful 👍 Best wishes in your training! 💪😃
Thank you sir , it motivates me a lot
Bro 4th lang ako sa palaro eh babawi ako ngayun
Palarong pambansa
Broo goodluck sayu
Ti si kralj
thanks for teaching, he knows how there are sports in the school district
Nice man
6:50 this is my bookmark/videomark.
I have a shotput match in 6 days but I don't know if I'm gonna make it and poorly throwing at some distance more like 3m but actually wanna improve my skill my school is really hoping on me. I wish this works for me.
I have sports day tomorrow. Hope it will help me
Thanks
Great videos very helpful for my 7th grade son, please consider rumble as a platform, NAIA,Doane
Hopefully this helps. I’ve never thrown shot only disc and I have a new coach and he said we’re not throwing disc at our first meet but I wanna be there. My school already has a shortage of track meets
I'm very new to all this and was wondering how much time a person should rest between throws.
I sneaked onto the ISU track today to prep for an upcoming games there in a couple of weeks. I started taking more time between throws and managed to hit an unofficial PR. It then occurred to me that my previous PR came at the first games at which I ever competed a few weeks ago, and that it may precisely be because I had to wait about 5 minutes between throws. But if I'm training I can't really just take all that time, so I was wondering if there's a minimum you want to rest before taking that next throw.
In the between time I guess I can take selfies and make duck faces or something.
Great question! You are certainly on to something about waiting more time between throws. For shot put, I think it would be reasonable to throw with 2 shot puts during a practice. Throw them both, one after the other then wait 2 to 3 minutes for your next set. I would suggest taking between 20-40 throws each practice depending on how you are feeling.
@@johnbowmandiscus Thank you for the information.
I think I probably throw about 30-40 times each time out (that "one last good one" usually adds about 5). I stopped counting after the first few times out. I do about 4 reps each in the first couple of positions in the vid, but realize I don't have my hips under me enough to back to the drawing board on that. I think I'm trying to load up like a spring, rather than using the rotation. Then I move on to gliding.
I only have my one shot with which to throw, so maybe I'll do 2 throws at the pace I currently do them (the second one within seconds of returning with the shot from the first throw), then wait a couple of minutes before the next pair.
I'm still getting over the psychological hurdle of fearing putting too much weight forward, risking scratching, since I'm not yet at the point where I know I can get X distance with just one throw. And the games I've been at and am about to compete in only allow 3-4 throws. I do spin a bit at the end on occasion, then think, "Ooh! WTF did I just do so I can replicate it?" But I generally have no idea.
Also getting used to the concept of not being afraid to put some more air under it. I think I'm treating the release as the disease, rather than the symptom, trying to fine tune that angle when maybe it's just an indicator that I really don't have the other things put together. Fixing those may fix the angle.
Take care!
Thank u very much sir