Javelin Technique Explained
Think of all throws having three phases, a beginning, a middle and end and in each phase there are several sections. The beginning is the start and run (body develops speed and rhythm), the middle or...
View ArticleThe Grip
There are three main grips used in Javelin throwing. There is the V grip, the second finger and thumb with the first finger going up the binding and probably the simplest to coach is the first finger...
View ArticleJavelin Throwing - Common Flight Errors
Javelin coach Tim Newenham explains some of common errors made throwing the Javelin by examining the flight of the implement. He relates common technical faults to whether the Javelin goes tail down,...
View ArticleJavelin Drills - Run Up Part 3
This is a drill for the perfect run up. It doesn't really matter if the point is slightly up or slightly down but it does matter if it is pointing sideways as this is likely to result in flight errors....
View ArticleJavelin Drills - Run Up Part 2
In part 2 of the Javelin run up we will progress onto a longer run up by beginning to carry the Javelin overhead during the approach. This will enable a more normal running action. It doesn't really...
View ArticleJavelin Drills - Run Up Part 1
How to do the perfect Javelin run up. We have broken this down into three parts starting with a simple walking three step approach and building to a full run up. Part one is a walking approach aiming...
View ArticleJavelin Drills - Standing Throw
Elite Javelin coach Tim Newemham explains how to do a technically perfect standing throwing and examins some of the common faults beginners make. Getting the standing throw perfect from the start is...
View ArticleJavelin Drills - Warm Up
We outline specific stretching and mobility exercises to do before beginning a Javelin training session and to prepare an athlete for throwing the Javelin in competition. These are ideal as part of a...
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