3. • The launch of
weight or release
of bullet, is a test
of modern
athletics, that is
to propel a solid
steel ball through
the air to the
maximum possible
distance.
4. wood
flange
The pitching circle must have a diameter of 2,135 m.
The interior of the circle is not sliding.
It may be of concrete, asphalt or other firm material.
Inside surface shall be flat and located 1.4 - 2.6 cm below the upper edge of the
rim of the circle.The launch pit is demarcated with white line 5 cm wide.
5. WOMAN
MEN
Weight or bullet is a solid ball of smooth metal. For
men, the diameter is between 110 and 130 mm, and its
weight is 7.26 kilograms. For women, the diameter is
between 95 and 110 mm and weighs 4 kg.
6. The use of a two-piece
lycra costume is
recommended for the
ladies and a piece for the
man. This costume will
make possible freedom in
movements of the
athlete.
7. There are two fundamental
techniques for the practice of
the launch of bullet, the straight
of O´Brian, which at the same
time is the oldest, and circular,
this technique proved its
effectiveness with the result of
the Russian Aleksander
Barisnchinkov, who reached 21,
17m.
8. Mainly two ways to take the
bullet, the athlete should try
both and decide which is most
appropriate for it.In the first
mode the bullet will rest on the
Palm of the hand and index
finger, middle and ring bind back,
while the thumb will be in
opposite position.
In the second mode, the
bullet also must be on the
Palm of the hand, but in this
grip the thumb and pinky
fingers must be positioned in
opposite to the fingers
position index, middle and
ring, which in this case are
separated slightly.
