What are the phases of the rotational style in shot put?

• A. Start, Momentum, Power position, Delivery, Recovery
• B. Approach, Glide, Release, Recovery
• C. Stance, Swing, Release, Finish
• D. Run, Spin, Throw, Finish

Answer: (A)

In rotational shot put, the movement unfolds in a clear sequence from setup to finish: you start by getting into position and initiating the turn; then you build momentum as you rotate to gain angular velocity; you move into a power position where hips and shoulders are aligned and the body is loaded for the throw; you execute the delivery by extending explosively to release the shot; and finally you recover through the follow-through after the release. This five-stage flow—Start, Momentum, Power position, Delivery, Recovery—fits the rotational technique’s progression from setup through rotation, launch, and finish. The other options describe sequences more aligned with glide-style or overly simplified throwing progressions, which don’t capture the staged buildup of rotation, timing, and extension that the rotational method relies on.