-THE GRIP:

The shot is help up off of the palm and heel of the hand. It is supported by front edge of the palm on  the first set of finger joints and by the fingers. Either three or four fingers should be behind the shot.

-THE LOCATION:

The ball should be nestled right up against the neck, under the jaw line and on the shoulder. The elbow is up, fingers are behind it and the thumb is pointed down. The thumb should be in contact with the shirt or body of the thrower.

-THE RELEASE:

The "put" release is an extension forward by the hand. The hand stays behind the shot, the elbow stays behind the hand and the shoulder stays behind the elbow as the shot is put. The action is more of an "un-hinging" of the elbow rather than a throwing motion, which is a rotation of the shoulder. It is this rotation in the rotator cuff that can cause injuries when using a throwing action with the shot.

-THE FEET:

When standing at the front of the ring in the ready to put position, the feet must be aligned in the heel to toe position. While standing with left side at the front of the ring and the shoulders pointed in the direction of the throw, the feet should be spaced at about shoulder width apart with the COM (center of mass) located above the right or rear foot. The balance should be such that the left foot can be raised from the surface of the ring. When in this position, the heel of the right foot should be aligned with the toe of the left foot. While in this alignment, the athlete should be able to rise on their toes and rotate the body so that it is facing forward. After rotation and without moving the feet other than during the rotation, the body should still be somewhat balanced and stable. If the feet are aligned toe to toe or front heel to rear toe, the body will not be stable after rotation. This foot position and body stability is the key element for either the standing, gliding or rotational (spinning) throw.

-THE START:

The standing throw starts with the athlete balanced over the rear foot, the shot nestled under the chin and positioned behind the right foot. The left shoulder is above the right foot and the left arm is hanging loosely. The head is up and turned so that it is facing to the right. The head is always up! There should be no bending at the waist. There should be a straight alignment from the head through the back, the left hip and the left leg.

-THE ROTATION:

From this position, the rotation begins with the right foot, proceeding upward through the knee and to the hips. The head is up and the shoulders are back as the right hip comes through and up. The rotation continues through the trunk to the shoulders as the release action begins. The head turns with the shoulders and remains up. The eyes should be following the right hand through the release action as arm is unhinged and the shot is delivered.