Throw Phase only for right handed thrower
Mechanics objective: to maximize distance of the throw of the javelin in the air
PHASES:
Preliminary Movements:
* Javelin is held horizontally with three possible grips
1. Index finger grip (American Style):
* Index finger grips the shaft to the rear of the binding.
* Thumb lies along the side of the binding
* The javelin lies in the centre of the palm
2. Second Finger Grip (Finnish Style):
* Index finger is extended along the shaft of the javelin
* Thumb lies along the side of the binding
* Middle finger grips the shaft of the javelin to the rear of the binding
3. V- Grip (Fork Style):
* Index and middle finger grips the shaft of the javelin to the rear of the (V form)
* Thumb lies along the side of the binding
* Stand with right food forward
* Right arm abducted in the sagittal plane, forearm flexed so the elbow is pointed forward
* Palm of the right hand points at sky to provide a platform for the javelin
* Aim the javelin in the direction you are going to run
* Keep the metal tip down just a bit
Preparatory Phase:
* Take 13 to 17 steps (Newton's Second Law)
* Keep hips high and run on the balls of the feet
* Flex the right arm posteriorly to fix the position
* Keep the head facing the way of throwing
* Keep the hips at right angles to the running direction
* Drive the right legs forward and up the help keep hips in proper position
Force Producing Phase:
* Right foot remains close to the ground to maintain forward momentum (Principle #4)
* Right heel (talus) makes contact with the ground
* As the right...