How Many Yards Can a Small Shot Travel?

In a small arms competition, the shot put is often referred to as the "clean and jerk" of the throwing events. It is the shortest and heaviest of the throwing implements,and is hurled for distance rather than height. The shot put competition for men has been a part of the modern Summer Olympics since their inception in 1896. The women's event was introduced in 1948.

The shot, a metal ball weighing between 4 and 7 kg (8.8 and 15.4 lb), is thrown from a throwing circle of 2.135 metres (7.0 ft) diameter. The thrower takes a number of steps before throwing, so as to gain momentum. The number of strides varies according to the rules, but the most common are either 4 or 7 steps. The shot must be put from inside the circle, and landed within a sector marked inside the throwing circle. The thrower takes their position in the circle (which is measured from the inside edge of the circle) and then waits for the official to give the command "on your marks". After assuming their final position and receiving the command "set", the thrower bends their knees, transitions to a side-on position, and then transitions back to facing the front of the circle. The thrower then pulls the shot back to their "neck", or "ear", and waits for the official to give the command "go". The thrower releases the shot at the official's command, ideally when the shot provides sufficient forward momentum to slide out of the ring without help, which generally occurs when the shot reaches the top of the arc created by the thrower's release.

Shots typically travel between 53 and 59 metres (174 and 194 ft) when thrown by men, and between 44 and 52 metres (144 and 171 ft) when thrown by women. The world record for men, 23.12 m (75 ft 10 in), was set by Randy Barnes in 1990. The women's world record of 22.63 m (74 ft 3 in), was set by Natalya Lisovskaya in 1987.

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There are a few ways to launch a small shot and each has its own effectiveness. The most common and effective way to launch a small shot is using a slingshot. This is because a slingshot can be aimed with precision and launches the shot with enough force to break through most barriers. If you are looking to launch a small shot without using a slingshot, you can try using a rubber band. This is also effective but takes more practice to master. Finally, you can try using a special device called a blowgun. This is the most difficult method but can be very effective if done correctly.

For another approach, see: How Many Oz Is a Shot of Espresso?