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Wheelchair Shot Put Skill Progression
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Sit upright in chair with buttocks against chair and feet on foot supports
Hold shot in throwing hand and spread fingers around shot
Balance shot with thumb and little finger
Place shot against neck, below ear, with palm turned out
Keep elbow away from body, pointing it back away from body
Grab left armrest with left hand for balance
Extend throwing arm, keep thumb down, snap wrist and fingers outward, releasing shot
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