JAVELIN

THROW
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and field
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Javelin throwing as an Olympic event
Throwing javelin-like poles into targets was
revived in Germany and Sweden in the early
1870s. In Sweden, these poles developed into
the modern javelin, and throwing them for
distance became a common event there and in
Finland in the 1880s. The rules continued to
evolve over the next decades, originally,
javelins were thrown with no run-up, and
holding them by the grip at the center of
gravity was not mandatory.
Limited run-ups were introduced in the late
1890s, and soon developed into the modern
unlimited run-up. The sport of javelin
throwing was first introduced to the Olympics
in 1906 as a freestyle event with very few
rules and regulations over design. The 1912
Olympics saw the formation of the
IAAF(International Association of Athletics
Federations), setting strict rules and
regulations on the design of the javelin and
with it, the first world record.
In the following years the world record and Olympic
gold distances continued to increase, culminating in
a world record distance of 104.8m, set by Uwe
Hohn in 1984 Distances such as these posed
significant safety risks as there was the possibility
of overshooting the stadium and the javelin landing
in the crowd. Furthermore, there was an increasing
amount of times when the javelin would land flat
on the ground, resulting in heated protests when
these throws were declared invalid by the
competition officials.
In an effort to solve these problems the IAAF redesigned
the men's javelin, with effect from the 1 April 1986. The
redesign saw the centre of mass moved 40mm forward
from the centre of pressure- the point where
aerodynamic lift and drag forces act (we'll talk about this
more later). The tip of the javelin was also modified to be
blunter and less aerodynamic. These changes mean the
ground rather than simply laying down. The women's
javelin saw no change until 1999 when the javelin travels
a shorter distance and descends at a steeper angle,
helping the javelin stick into the records similarly
increased to a potentially dangerous distance and the
javelin saw the same redesign
Designers and manufacturers of javelins started to fight
back by adding dimples, holes and rough coverings to
increase tail drag and hence increase the distance
travelled. Such modifications were banned at the end of
1991, with Seppo Raty's record of 96.96m using such a
javelin being removed from the record books. The
javelin currently used at the Olympic Games saw its
debut at the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona, Spain.
EQUIPMENTS

Javelin
A light spear about 25 m (8ft
2in) in length, designed to be
thrown, historically as a
ranged weapon. but today
predominantly for spons
Layout
The Javelin Throw facility includes a runway, a throwing
arc and a landing sector.

RUNWAY
The runway is 30m minimum long
and measured from the beginning
of t he runway to rear edge of the
side markings Outside the runway
at the same level as the throwing
arc
THROWING ARC
The throwing arc is situated at the end of the runway. It is
painted or made of wood (3-5 weatherproof, bonded
layers) or a suitable non-corrodible material like plastic.
The throwing are is 0.07m wide, white and curved with a
radius of 8m from the centre point in the middle of the
runway

LANDING SECTOR
The sector lines are laid from the centre point on the
runway through the crosspoints of the throwing arc and
the lines of the runway. The length of the sector is
100m. At this distance the inner edges of the sector lines
are 50m. apart.
RECORDING SHEET
For recording all performance at venue

BASIC FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS

1. Grip the Pole correctly. To hold the javelin properly,

you have to place it in the of your hand, with your palm
up, so that line with the direction the youll be throwing
in. Beyond that, there are three grips that you can
choose from.
The American Grip- For this grip, you have to place your
thumb and the first two joints of your index finger behind
the chord.
. The Finnish Grip- For this grip, you have to place your
thumb and the first two joints of your index finger behind
the chord, while the index finger supports the shaft of the
pole
. The "V" Grip- For this grip, you should hold the javelin
between your index and middle fingers, behind the cord.
2. Hold the Javelin up near your head.
Before you begin running, lift the Javelin up above
your shoulder so that it is above even with your head.
The tip should point down towards the ground
slightly, but otherwise the javelin should be parallel
to the ground.
3. Take the "Approach Run". After you have the Javelin
in position, you can start the
approach. Begin running towards your target with the
Javelin. If you are a beginner, then
you can just take about 9 to 14 steps. If you are more
experienced, then ake 14-20 steps.
As you take your approach run, make sure that you;
-Keep your hips high and run on the balls of your feet.
-Let your free arm swing across your body.
-Flex the arm carrying the Javelin to fix its position

4 Perform the Withdrawal.

The withdrawal phase is when your get your body into

the proper throwing position. When you're ready for the
withdrawal, speed up a little bit and allow the arm that
is holding the Javelin to extend fully behind you
5. Make the "Transition".
This is also known as the "cross-over". This is when you
get into the Javelin tosser's "lean back" position by putting
your right foot ahead of your center of gravity. As you do
this

6. Do the "Pre-Delivery Stride".

This is the step you take just before you throw the Javelin
Move your left leg forward and direct your shoulders and
hips towards your
target.
7. Perform the "Delivery".
Throw the Javelin when your arm is up as high as
possible. Once the left foot hits the ground, your left
side must be ready to hold the weight of your right leg,
which drives up and forward and brings the hips into
right angle with the throw

8 Move into "Recovery:.

You have to make sure to follow through after you
throw the Javelin, allowing your throwing arm to travel
diagonally across your body.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
1) The Javelin must be held at its grip and thrown overhand
using one arm.

2) The athlete may begin his or her run from their desired
Choice but within the runway provided to them
.
3) The athlete is not allowed to leave the throwing area
(runway) until the Javelin lands in the landing area.

4) The Javelin is thrown towards a sector covering an angle

of 28.96 degrees extending outwards from the arc at the end
of the runway and the athlete cannot cross the arc after the
throw or else it is considered a foul.
5) A throw is legal only if the tip of the Javelin lands
within the sector and the tip strikes first rather than the
other part of the Javelin.

6) The distance of the throw is measured from the point

where the mark (The impression made by the tip of the
Javelin) was made to the throwing arc.

7) Each athlete is given six throws and the best attempt is

considered as the winner.

8) The athlete is not allowed to turn his/her back before

the Javelin lands in the landing area
9) In case of a tie, the athlete with the next best effort
(distance) is declared the winner.

10) If the athlete touches the arc, the ground beyond

the arc or the boundary lines; it is considered a foul.

11) It is declared as a foul attempt if the Javelin lands

outside the edges of the landing sector.

12) A red flag is shown in case of a foul and a white

flag in case of a fair attempt.
Runway Specs

The runway must be at least 33 yards and as much

as 37 yards long. Two white parallel lines, slightly
wider than 4 feet apart, mark the runway. At the
end of the runway is an arch-shaped foul line with
a radius of about 9 feet. The arc, which is made of
wood or some other type of durable material, must
be flush with the ground and painted white. The
thrower can't touch any of these lines, leave the
runway, or the area outside of these lines, before
the javelin lands.
Equipment Specs
The javelin head is made of metal, tapers to a point and is
attached to either a hollow or solid shaft. The shaft must
have a uniform, smooth surface with no ridges or grooves.
The javelin can't have any attachments that can change its
center of gravity or throwing characteristics. The cord grip
must have a constant thickness and can't be more than .31
inches larger than the diameter of the shaft. The javelin
used by men must be between 102 and 106 inches long
with a minimum weight of 28 ounces. For women, the
length is about 87 to 91 inches with a minimum weight of
21 ounces.
Throwing Technique
Proper technique requires the athlete to
hold the javelin with only one hand on the
cord grip. Gloves aren't allowed, and tape on
the fingers is permitted only if its to cover an
open wound. The rules do, however, allow
athletes to chalk their hands. The javelin
must be thrown with an over-the-shoulder
motion. The competitor can't turn his back
to the throwing area until the javelin is
airborne.
Legal Throws
The javelin must land within the "sector"
to register a score. This fan-shaped area
extends out from the ends of the arch-
shaped foul line. The javelin can't land
on the lines marking the sides of the
sector. The metal head of the javelin has
to hit the ground first or the throw is a
foul.
Fouls
After each throw, a referee places a white flag for a
fair throw or a red flag for a foul. Several types of
fouls exist. If a thrower's foot touches or crosses
the throw line, he receives a foul. The thrower's
foot cannot go outside the lines of the runway.
Throwers cannot turn their backs to the field from
the time they get into throwing position until the
time of the javelin's release. The javelin has to be
released using one hand only and it must be
thrown up and over the arm in a fluid movement.
Throwers cannot leave the runway until after the
javelin lands.