| ......... Never Cross, the
thick white line However fast you run, Stop Steel, pulse, arc, pull back and throw Stop -
look left, look right, look high and Never Cross, .... |
The javelin was originally a weapon for hunting and for war. It is lighter than the other
classic throwing implements, but demands special technical skills. The javelin thrower
must develop smooth acceleration with a fast run-up. The throwing arm must be fast and
supple with a super-flexible elbow, while millimetric precision is necessary to release
the javelin at the optimal angle. All this must be achieved without ignoring the
considerable power required from the back, legs and arms during the whole movement. The
javelin throwing action can be compared to that of a whip: the thrower's body becomes the
handle, the javelin the lash. |
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