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• In shot put, the shot should rest on the fingers and be tucked under the chin, not held in the palm.
• In shot put, the athlete begins side-on to the throwing direction and pushes the shot away from the chin rather than throwing it like a ball.
• In shot put, power is generated by bending the knees, driving through the legs, rotating the body, and extending the throwing arm.
• In discus, the discus rests flat against the palm and heel of the hand, with spread fingertips over the rim, before rolling off the index finger at release.
• In discus, a side-on stance with the throwing arm extended behind helps create a smooth swinging action across the body.
• In discus, rotating the hips and shoulders before release helps generate power and momentum.
• In javelin, the javelin is held at the cord grip and starts above the shoulder with the body side-on.
• In javelin, the throw uses an over-the-shoulder action led by the hips, shoulder, and high elbow.
• In javelin, the javelin should be released on a controlled upward trajectory with the pointed tip leading.
• In sprinting, the acceleration phase begins with a slight forward lean, a strong push from the back foot, and powerful arm drive.
• In sprinting at maximum speed, the arms should be bent at about 90 degrees and driven forwards and backwards, not across the body.
• In sprinting, high knees, fast leg turnover, and landing on the balls of the feet help maintain speed.
• In sprinting, a tall posture with eyes forward supports balance, rhythm, and efficient movement.
• In long jump, the run-up builds speed in a straight line before a one-foot take-off that drives the body upwards and forwards.
• In long jump, landing with feet together, heels first, bent knees, and a forward lean helps prevent falling backwards.
• In high jump using the scissor technique, the athlete approaches on a slight curve or angle, takes off from one foot, and drives the opposite knee upwards.
• In the scissor high jump, the lead leg goes over the bar first and the trail leg follows like a pair of scissors.
• In relay running, the outgoing runner starts moving before receiving the baton so the team can maintain speed through the changeover.
• In relay changeovers, the incoming runner gives a clear signal and places the baton firmly into the outgoing runner’s open target hand.
• In relay tactics, clear communication, accurate timing, maintaining speed, and choosing a strategic running order help improve team performance.
• Athletes must throw only on the teacher’s signal and only when the throwing sector is clear.
• Athletes must remain behind the thrower and retrieve throwing implements only when instructed by the teacher.
• A javelin must be carried vertically with its point facing downwards.
• Athletes must jump only when the landing area is clear.

• Perform a shot put by holding the shot on the fingers under the chin, standing side-on, driving from bent knees, pushing the shot away, and following through with the arm high.
• Perform a discus throw by resting the discus flat against the palm and heel of the hand, spreading the fingertips over the rim, standing side-on with the arm extended behind, rotating the hips and shoulders, and rolling the discus off the index finger at release.
• Perform a javelin throw by holding the cord grip, keeping the javelin above the shoulder, stepping forwards, leading with the hips, shoulder, and high elbow in an over-the-shoulder action, and releasing the javelin on a controlled upward trajectory with the point leading.
• Sprint from a start by leaning slightly forwards, pushing strongly from the back foot, driving the arms powerfully, and staying balanced during acceleration.
• Sprint at maximum speed by keeping a tall posture, eyes forward, arms bent at 90 degrees, knees high, feet landing on the balls of the feet, and rhythm coordinated.
• Perform a long jump by using a straight run-up, taking off from one foot, keeping balance in flight, and landing on heels with feet together, knees bent, and body leaning forwards.
• Perform a basic scissor high jump by approaching on a slight curve or angle, taking off from one foot, driving the opposite knee upwards, scissoring both legs over, and landing safely with control.
• Pass a relay baton by running in, giving a clear signal, and placing the baton firmly into the outgoing runner’s open target hand without causing either runner to stop.
• Receive a relay baton by starting the run before the pass, keeping the target hand still and open, looking mostly forwards, and maintaining speed through the changeover.
• Apply relay tactics by communicating clearly, timing the changeover run-up, keeping speed through the changeover, and selecting a running order that suits the team’s strengths.