Athletics Throws: Shot Put and Discs
The Lancers page brings together the equipment for throwing events: weights, Tremblay discs and Trial, javelins Megaform, and weighted balls for beginners, for training at clubs, competitions, and physical education at school.
The thrower's equipment, from beginners to competitions.
The four throws
Athletics includes four throws. The shot put, a metal ball pushed from the shoulder, weighs 7.26 kilograms for men and 4 kilograms for women. The discus, thrown in rotation, weighs 2 kilograms for men and 1 kilogram for women. The javelin weighs 800 grams for men and 600 grams for women. The hammer, a ball attached to a handle by a cable, is thrown while turning. Young categories use lighter equipment.
Athletics on the site
Athletics also includes:
- Shoes, including throwing shoes.
- Clothing.
- Hurdles.
- Decameter and measurement.
- Club equipment.
All equipment is gathered on the athletics page.
Introduction and youth
For introduction and school, the weighted ball, like the grooved Tremblay ball, teaches the throwing motion safely. The training discs, such as the Trial or the 1.5-kilogram Tremblay, and adapted javelins, like the Megaform, have intermediate weights suitable for young categories. The regulations set the weight of each equipment according to age and gender: equipment is chosen based on the athlete's category.
Safety and measurement
Throws require great vigilance: throws are always performed in a clear area, with no one in the landing sector, and equipment is only retrieved on signal. The throwing cages protect spectators for the discus and hammer. Performance is measured with a decameter, from the edge of the throwing area to the nearest landing mark. Equipment is stored away to prevent rust.
Good deals
Great deals can also be found in good deals, promotions, clearance, sales, and Black Friday. The new arrivals showcase the latest collections, and items shipped in 24h are prepared and sent within 24 hours. The year's highlights follow a stable order: Black Friday at the end of autumn, the end-of-year holidays, the winter sales, the French Days of spring, then the summer sales and back to school.
Frequently asked questions
Are the implements for young athletes lighter?
Yes, the shot put, discus, and javelin are lighter according to age category and gender, and then progressively increase in weight up to adult sizes. The federal regulations set the exact weight of each implement for each category.
Rubber disc or metal-rimmed disc: what’s the difference?
The rubber disc, robust, withstands drops on hard ground and is suitable for introduction and training. The metal-rimmed disc concentrates weight on the edge: it stays in the air longer and travels further, hence its use in competition.
How to choose a javelin?
A javelin is chosen based on its weight, determined by the category, and the distance for which it is designed, as indicated by the manufacturer. A model designed for long distances requires a powerful throw; if too demanding, it flies poorly in the hands of less experienced users.
Why is hammer throw done in a cage?
The hammer, a ball attached to a handle by a cable, is released after several rotations and can go in an unexpected direction. The cage protects the judges, athletes, and spectators; the discus is also thrown from a cage for the same reason.
How to safely introduce children to throwing?
Weighted balls and foam implements allow learning the motion safely, indoors or outdoors. Everyone throws in the same direction, on signal, and equipment is only collected after all throws are completed.
