Beyond the introduction of the spider line it is unnecessary to mention the various steps by which the Gascoigne micrometer assumed the modern forms now in use, or to describe in detail the suggestions of Hooke, 4 Wren, Smeaton, Cassini, Bradley, Maskelyne, Herschel, Arago, Pearson, Bessel, Struve, Dawes, &c., or the successive productions of the great artists Ramsden, Troughton, Fraunhofer, Ertel, Simms, Cooke, Grubb, Clarke and Repsold.
It depends if you're going for a long shot with power or a short shot with power. I'm going to assume you're going for the long shots. Take about 5 steps back at a 7 o clock aâ¦ngle to the ball. Take 3 quick, tiny steps then take a really fast run up.
Part 2 of 6: Holding and Placing the Shot Put. 1. Hold the shot put at the base of your fingers instead of in your palm, with your fingers slightly spread apart. 2. Bend your hand back in a cocked position. 1  Imagine that you are balancing a tray or pizza box. 2  Your hand should be steady, but not over-extended, as this may cause an injury.