The event
About shot put
The following rules apply when putting the shot:
- ›The shot must be put from the shoulder with one hand only
- ›At the start of the trial, the shot shall touch or be in close proximity to the neck or chin
- ›It shall not be dropped below this position during the action of putting
- ›The shot must not be brought from behind the line of the shoulders
- ›The athlete must exit the circle from the back, otherwise it is a foul
Standards
Weights and dimensions by age group
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What counts as a foul
A foul is recorded if the athlete's hand drops away from the neck during the putting action, if it is put from behind the line of the shoulder, if it is thrown like a ball, or if the athlete exits the circle any way other than out the back.
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