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AL FEUERBACH GLIDE SHOT PUT Breakdown

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Al Feuerbach's world-record-level glide shot put technique is analyzed in a technical breakdown and slow-motion study.

AL FEUERBACH GLIDE SHOT PUT TECHNICAL MODEL - Side View ALL-TIME BEST 21.82m (71'6.75")

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What commenters say. Highly recommended as a must-watch technical guide for anyone starting out or learning the glide shot put.

@spd2335in r/shotput • Recommends

Anyone Starting Out and Gliding Should Watch This. This is Al Feuerbach, one of the most technical Olympic shot putter of all time. I did the shot and discus in H.S. & college, this was my bible. Personal best 12# h.s. was 54ft, college 16# 49ft.
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@spd2335in r/shotput • Recommends

On “Any tips for my glide?”

I would recommend watching this guy [video
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@ComprehensiveMaize30in r/shotput • Recommends

On “Any tips for me? I just started and really wants to improve.”

Push off from your heel instead of your toe. This vid was recently posted and should help: link to this video
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@spd2335in r/shotput • Recommends

On “Could someone help with my glide technique”

I’ve posted this before, anyone learning the glide needs to watch this. link to this video
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