[header] How to throw a shot put [title] Face the side of the ring. [step] Rather than directly facing your target, you should make a quarter turn so that you face the side of the ring. Beginning at a 90 degree angle from the target allows you to twist your hips in order to gain momentum when throwing the shot. 
[title] Step back with your less dominant foot. [step] If you are right-handed, you will step back with your left foot.