Javelin

This type of exercise is very dangerous, so full attention to safety. Included in the school environment, as written in the English School Athletic Association's Handbook of security regulations must be observed.

Javelin made of metal used for the son weighs 800 grams with a length of 2.70 m, while the daughter weighs 600 grams with a length of 2.30 m.

Techniques in the javelin. The first, namely:

How to Hold

Javelin is held on the handle tied with a rope 20cm long, with little finger closest to the tip of the javelin, while the thumb and index finger or index and middle fingers gripped the handle of the rope-shaped protrusions. The handle must be strong and the other fingers to hold the javelin in the palm of his hand. Palm of the hand should remain face up during the throwing motion.

The throw from standing position

Note the elbow should be as close as possible to have thrown the javelin for the javelin. Javelin is held by the straight behind the head. Hands should be higher than the shoulders. Javelin in a state parallel to the arm. Distance of two feet is approximately two feet (60 cm) with the foot if you can overlook the direction of the throw. Back slightly to the rear. Pitch movement begins with a round to the front of the pelvis to the right (for right-handed throw). continues to follow the movement of the shoulders forward. Once the shoulder moves, the arm should be tossed as soon as possible with his elbow stays high and as close to the javelin.

Toss with a run of three or five steps

Way of running the meeting began with both feet, facing the direction of the throw, the javelin was held with the right hand and arm straight back. Run starts with the left leg with the foot landing on the heel end of soles. To note the latest move in step when going to throw the right foot. Move your right foot forward, knees lifted higher and body leaning slightly backward. Foot landed on the tip. Much depends on the speed of the throw her arms off the javelin.