JAVELIN THROW EVENT 🦯

 Hello Assalammualaikum everyone 😍 

Welcome backkkkkkkk. So today I would like to share something about Javelin Throw. Guess what?..... This is one of my favourite event in high school. So, shall we start now? Firstly, let's talk about the history.

The History:

• Javelin throw is a sport evolved from the everyday use of the spear in hunting and warfare.
• It was sidely practised in Ancient Greece and incorporated into the Olympic Games in 708 Before Century as a part of the penthathlon.
• It has been part of the modern Olympic Games programme since 1908 for men and 1932 for women.
  
  
  

Javelin Grip Techniques:

1) The American Grip.

• The thumb and the first two joints of the index finger are behind the cord.

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2) The Finnish Grip.

• The thumb and the first two joints of the index finger are behind the cord, while the index finger supports the shaft.
• The extended finger assists the rotation of the javelin during delivery.

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3) The "V" Grip.

• The javelin is held between the index and middle fingers behind the cord.
• The position of the fingers assists the throwing arm in staying at shoulder height during the approach.

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The Phases:

There are four (4) phases in javelin throwing:

1) Approach phase.

• Javelin is held horinzontally over the shoulder.
• Top of the javelin is at head height.
• Acceleration run is relaxed, controlled and rhythmic.
• Acceleration to optimum speed which is maintained or increased speed in 5 stride rhythm.

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2) 5-Stride Rhythm.

• Withdrawal starts on landing of the left foot.
• Left shoulder faces direction of the throw and left arm is held forward for balance.
• Throwing arm extend backward during first and second strides.
• Throwing arm is at shoulder height or slightly higher after withdrawal.
• Tip of the javelin is close to the head in line with the eyes. 

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3) Delivery Phase.

• Placement of left foot is active and solid and left side is established.
• Muscle in the front of the body are pre-tensed in the arc or backward C position.
• Throwing shoulder pushes forward.
• Throwing elbow turns inward, palm remain ups.

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4) Recovery Phase.

• Distance from foot of the brace leg to the foul line 1.5m-2.0m.
• Legs are reversed quickly after the release.
• Right leg is bent to control stop.
• Upper body is lowered and left leg naturally swings backward.

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Foul in Javelin if:

1) Improper throw of the javelin in the attemption.

2) Demarking of the line with any body part.

3) Player going out of the marking line while throwing the javelin.

4) The javelin lies outside the edges of the landing sector.

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I think that's all for today. Hope you guys can apply all the knowledge above to teach your students or for yourself. Goodluck and till we meet again 💖