Officials:
OFFICIAL TIPS AND SUPPORT
Seated Throws Judging
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CLUB THROW
Club athletes position in the ring facing toward the vector or with their back to the vector and throw the club over their head. Below are 2 videos of a good and a foul trial. -
F32 SHOTPUT
Due to these athletes having a physical difficulty to put the shot from the chin. WPA has given these athletes an exception to allow them to Put away from their chin and not have to have a straight continuous movement. Below are 3 videos 2 foul throws - arm drawn behind the shoulder and one good Put.
Rule 31.1 " the shot shall not be taken behind the line of the shoulder."
Rule 31.1 Note 3 "Lateral movement of the shot for class 32 away from the chin is allowed" -
KNEE FOUL
All seated athletes must keep their knees in contact with the front or side of the throwing frame. FRom the time the athlete is given the implement until the implement is thrown and touches the ground their shall be no lifting or their knees coming away from the chair. Below is an example of an athlete who's knee comes away fromt he frame during their warm up and aagain during the throw.