Learn from a side view of an athlete's track-and-field shot put technique

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Positioned about an arm's length from the net and ready to jump, the defender follows the flight of the ball with hands raised. The defender moves toward the net and into a blocking position in front of the presumed attacker. The defender then jumps, with both hands breaking the plane above the net.

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Overview of the first Olympic Games, which were held in Olympia, Greece.

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Hammer throw, side view.

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Long jump, front and side views.

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Hammer throw, top view.

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Reviving the medieval sport of jousting.