Biomechanics of throwing of a javelin
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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 …
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…a Javelin." How to Throw a Javelin. <http://wiki.ehow.com/Throw-a-Javelin>. "How to throw the javelin." How to throw the javelin. <http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/athletics/skills/4249912.stm>. Linthorne, Nick. "Optimum Angles of Projection in the Throws and Jumps." Optimum Angles of Projection in the Throws and Jumps. The University of Sydney, Australia. 17 Nov. 2005 <http://www.coachesinfo.com/article/47/>.
