SHOT PUT Tom WALSH vs Ryan WHITING in Waitakere TECHNIQUE Analysis

As there are obviously a number of differences between these two World class rotational throwers. It is clear that Tom WALSH creates more rotational forces than Ryan WHITING with his active left arm and big and high right leg kick . Quite a very particular approach but not always easy to control. When WHITING is more an “American school classic thrower” but one of the most “promising” to be able bring some changes in their traditional philosophy .
Some differences belong to individual “styles” with little effect on the performances but others are more interesting as they are the result of different technical concepts and biomechanical choices . In the rotational more than in the linear technique , there is indeed no “one technique fits all” but more room for individual adaptations . From the coaching point of view it would be wrong to say “This is right and this is not right ! ” or “this is better than that !” before understanding the individual technique as a succession of choices. These choices must be compatible together and must be adapted to the athlete specificity to become efficient . Therefore just “copying” the best athletes will often have very disappointing results ! In this example , WHITING is turning faster but WALSH is creating more rotational forces to transmit to the implement. Who is right ? , Who does the better job ? ...Who knows ? DP