Stone position

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   I don't have much experience with the shot put/stone.  I threw in High School, but my coach had no idea what he was doing.  I have noticed that some people start out with the stone kinda jammed under or even behind there ear, and others have it more against their neck under their jaw line.
I guess I was just wondering if anybody knew what the benefits were of the different positionings of the stone, or if it is just a personal prefference thing? 

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rknebel Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 1/12/11 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 963	Post Options Post Reply Quote rknebel Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Stone position Posted: 1/15/11 at 8:40am
	I don't have much experience with the shot put/stone. I threw in High School, but my coach had no idea what he was doing. I have noticed that some people start out with the stone kinda jammed under or even behind there ear, and others have it more against their neck under their jaw line. I guess I was just wondering if anybody knew what the benefits were of the different positionings of the stone, or if it is just a personal prefference thing?

Pingleton Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Postaholic Highland Games' virtually straight legs Joined: 11/28/06 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 2747	Post Options Post Reply Quote Pingleton Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 1/18/11 at 3:56am
	Since no one else seems to be answering, I'll jump in. This is basically a spin vs. glide thing. Rotational shot putters will hold the shot/stone higher and further back with their elbow held higher, while gilders will generally tuck the shot/stone under their jaw and position their elbow lower.
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RoadWarrior Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 2/02/10 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 179	Post Options Post Reply Quote RoadWarrior Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 1/18/11 at 4:21am
	To piggy back on that same thought. I am purely a stand and throw stone putter, hence the poor stone numbers. I like to put it almost right under my chin and throw.

JSiau10 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 2/14/11 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 744	Post Options Post Reply Quote JSiau10 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 2/17/11 at 5:47am
	I think, from my experience, that it really is just a matter of personal preference. I tuck it in my neck unde rmy ear, so that I can almost res tmy head on it, and I feel fairly satisfied with that
	I'm just an idiot, pretending to be smart.

SRClaymore76 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 6/28/10 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 17	Post Options Post Reply Quote SRClaymore76 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 2/17/11 at 11:38am
	its apersonal preference, where you feel comfortable putting it, is where you should put it
	Claymore in my blood...We throw heavy stuff...

Alaska Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 6/16/08 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 341	Post Options Post Reply Quote Alaska Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 2/19/11 at 5:48am
	When I threw shot, I always had the thing tucked up under my ear. With the size of most stones, I found that to be a bit more difficult and the stone wouldn't do what I wanted it to. Parman and some other guys told me to move it forward some and VOILA, more consistent throws!