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Ideal Landing Sector Material?

BCI — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:42:30 GMT

Hi folks,

I found this site online when doing some research and was hoping you all could provide some advice. I'm with an engineering company that has designed track and field facilities for a local high school here in Gainesville, FL. The material that was used (at the school's request) for the shot put landing sector is proving to be a bad product. We have done extensive research but cannot find a definitive answer on what is "best" to use for the area. Sand seems to not work well due to "splashing" and making distance markings difficult. Clay seems to work very well when dry, but of course when it rains you end up with a lake. I'm wondering if a mix of the two might be ideal?

In addition, what is the ideal thickness of the material? I've found virtually no information on this. Our initial inclination is to place 8 inches, but this becomes very costly due to the volume of material required. The school is a private Catholic High School, and therefore has very limited funds. So we are looking for cost-effective material that will provide a desirable surface.

Dan Sostrom, P.E.

Staff Engineer

Brown & Cullen Inc.

3530 NW 43rd Street

Gainesville, FL 32606

Office: (352) 375-8999 Ext. 17

Fax: (352) 375-0833

Picking the right shot

t2mile — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:33:33 GMT

I am ordering a new shot for my high school team, what would be the best choice.
My top thrower throws around 46'. He will be the only one using it.

Shot Put League?

Chavo — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 16:40:57 GMT

I live in the San Antonio Tx area and i was wondering if anyone knew of a "track league" for this area? (Just like softball leagues, basketball leagues, ect.) I think throwing with fellow shot putters and sharing ideas would help with my training. I've even thought of going to the local university and speaking to the track coach but I dont know how that would seem.

off season

jon granlund — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 16:41:45 GMT

i only throw 32 feet and i was wondering what i can do in the off season to stay in throwing shape

can any1 tell me how to properly execute the ball..

dreamer22 — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 03:55:39 GMT

i'm having a hard time practicing the position of how to throw the ball properly .. can someone post some pointers with pics.. thanks guys..

Info

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