Medicine ball overhead throw test is a dynamic test to evaluate and   assess the dynamic involvement of the trunk and upper body as a contributor to athletic performance. The reliability of the BOMB test has been found to be high. Medicine ball throws   involves, multidimensional, functional training that use a varied muscle activity sequences and velocities. The ball throw test is   serving as talent selection and evaluation for power in these sports athlete. Therefore, Medicine ball tests have several advantages: they are relatively affordable   field tests, they give a high   degree of testing flexibility, and   a lot of information can be derived from the test results when evaluated properly. However very limited research work is done in the event of shot put and considering this further work is required in this a athletic event.