Athletics

SHOT PUT RULES

• The shot must be put from the shoulder with one hand only.
• At the start of the trial the shot should touch or be in close proximity to the neck or chin and should not be dropped below this position during the action of putting.
• The shot shall not be taken behind the line of the shoulders.
• The athlete may enter the circle from any direction but must exit from the rear half of the circle.
• The athlete must not leave the circle until the shot has landed.
• An unsuccessful attempt is when:
  • The action of putting is incorrect.
  • The shot lands on or outside the throwing sector. Landing on the sector line is a foul,
  • The competitor touches the circle or the ground outside the circle before the shot has landed, (the competitor may touch the inside edge of the iron band but must not touch the top of the band or the ground outside the circle)
  • The competitor does not leave through the back half of the circle after completing the throw.
• Measurement of the shot shall be from the nearest edge of the mark made by the shot where it lands in the sector to the inside edge of the toe board, pull tape through centre of circle. (0 end of tape is on the discus mark and reading is on the inside edge of board)
• Please raise the white flag for a successful put and the red flag if any breaches occur.
• Record all trials using tape and spike provided. A foul is not measured.
• Ties broken by 2nd best performance for any places.
• Weights (Please ensure only the correct weight is placed out for use)