Perfecting the Javelin Basics. Inside elbow for most of the throw Javelin comes up and over shoulder. Size of the thrower has large affect on their technique.

Javelin Training Program A training program has to be developed to meet the individual needs of the athlete and take into consideration many factors: gender, age, strengths, weaknesses, objectives, training facilities etc. As all athletes have different needs, a single program suitable for all athletes is not possible. The following is an example of a weeks training for each of the three phases of an annual training program for the Javelin. Day Preparation Phase Pre-competition phase Competition phase Monday Full Javelin Throws Full Javelin Throws Tuesday 8 x 30m sprints 8 x 20m sprints Wednesday 8 x 100m strides Full Javelin Throws Full Javelin Throws Thursday Rest 8 x 50m sprints 6 x 80m sprints Friday Full Javelin Throws Rest Saturday 8 x 100m strides Competition or Rest Competition Sunday Rest Rest Rest Rules of Competition The competition rules for this event can be obtained from: • • Page Reference If you quote information from this page in your work then the reference for this page is: • MACKENZIE, B.

(2005) Javelin Training Program [WWW] Available from: [Accessed Related Pages The following Sports Coach pages provide additional information on this topic: • • • - Steve Backley • • • Associated Books The following books provide more information related to this topic: • How to Teach the Throws, M. Jones • Javelin Throwing, C.

Javelin Throw Practice Training for the javelin is a combination of throws training similar to shot put and discus throwers with elements of sprint training. Javelin throwers need to train as speed and power athletes like throwers, jumpers and sprinters. Torrent Poison Ivy 2 Lily Full on this page. In addition, javelin drills and skills should be a part of all training sessions. Coaches like to know workouts and how the pieces of the puzzle of an overall training plan fit together.