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From the lens Javelin Throw: Everything you need to know about how to throw a javelin (properly!).

  • HenkWillemse Apr 8, 2012 @ 11:33 pm | delete
    Great lens, all you need to know about javelin
  • belugwebsites Jul 15, 2011 @ 6:13 pm | delete
    I threw javelin in both high school and college and I have to say I've had very few almost-technically-perfect throws... its like once you try to focus on one thing, another thing goes out the window. Its such a great sport though because when you do get those great throws, they feel amazing!
  • belugwebsites Jul 15, 2011 @ 6:13 pm | delete
    I threw javelin in both high school and college and I have to say I've had very few almost-technically-perfect throws... its like once you try to focus on one thing, another thing goes out the window. Its such a great sport though because when you do get those great throws, they feel amazing!
  • Becksta Jul 5, 2011 @ 9:15 pm | delete
    An awesome lens - I thouroghly enjoyed it.

    A few tips for improvement though:- In "Training Techniques, you have this line "SPECIFICALLY FOR CHILDREN: As throwing the javelin inevitable requires a lot of running " Perhaps the word "Inevitable" would be better as "Inevitably".

    Featured lenses might be better at the bottom of your lens, too because there's no way am I going to scroll all the way back up to go to the next relevent lens - which is a great shame as there are good lenses in there.

    Guest book would be better at the bottom, that wiki on Javelin will just get missed.
  • dogface May 19, 2011 @ 10:07 am | delete
    I have tried some javelin throwing at school and oh boys how difficult it is!
  • stirko Apr 9, 2011 @ 7:33 am | delete
    Tero Pitkämäki is the best in this sport
  • dogface May 19, 2011 @ 10:06 am | delete
    Of course - he's from Finland after all.
  • Pieter du Plessis Feb 21, 2011 @ 10:00 am | delete
    My javelin does not always peg /mark and then it's a no throw - what am I doing wrong?
  • emoiy90 Jan 26, 2011 @ 1:30 am | delete
    nice lens, it help me to understand about javelinthrow
  • rr_flint Jan 22, 2011 @ 9:56 pm | delete
    One of my daughters threw the javelin last summer for the first time. I will share this lens with her.
  • StephenC Jan 21, 2011 @ 10:15 am | delete
    Whenever I hear javelin, I cringe. I remember a video of an official getting pierced in the leg, but still marking the spot. That's tough! Nice lens.
  • fadibody Dec 28, 2010 @ 9:10 pm | delete
    The information are really helpful. I hope it helps parents, coaches, etc! Great lens!
  • Fluffymuppet Oct 16, 2010 @ 2:26 am | delete
    Cool lens! I was always awful at javelin in school... but if you need sporting goods then make a note of the coupon code AFEMMA15, as it's worth 15% off all orders of $50 or more at Eastbay.com, and so could save you money :)
  • PaulHassing Oct 15, 2010 @ 10:59 pm | delete
    The stuff you learn in here; it's amazing! Many thanks for opening my eyes. :)
  • Softball909 May 1, 2010 @ 12:04 am | delete
    This was very helpful thanks! But I am also going to state and it's my first year but I don't have a run way because I loose my momentum, would a runway help get alot further? Any tips on how to not loose all my momentum?
  • jsh Mar 23, 2009 @ 11:23 pm | delete
    This is my first year in track and im throwing jav. In my first scrimmage I got 32m or 104 feet. Im having trouble shifting momentum from my legs to my arms. Every throw I feel like my shoulder is breaking for the last week or so. Any thoughts?
  • jav champ Feb 17, 2009 @ 3:32 am | delete
    I'm young but I Can't get any further than 23m. I work hard exercise and eat the right diet but I can't put that extra leangth on It. Why?
  • Alec Jun 9, 2010 @ 7:45 pm | delete
    try moving your arm as fast as possible when throwing, choose a point to focus on and follow through fully
  • Cummings Nov 25, 2008 @ 1:37 pm | delete
    Im hopin to go to state got any tips cummingsdaeom@yahoo.com
  • Bunta Oct 8, 2008 @ 10:55 pm | delete
    Great Page! The 800m and mile were my events, even some triple jump, but no javelin.
  • rejie abraham Oct 6, 2008 @ 8:37 pm | delete
    pleas help me how to weiths from the javelin
  • AMWhelan Sep 11, 2008 @ 2:24 pm | delete
    Thanks for your comment Steve. You are never too old for athletics! Just so you know at least 3 of my students are over 75!!!!
  • Steve-SEO-UK Sep 4, 2008 @ 4:29 am | delete
    Interesting unique idea for a Lens. Bit toooo old now for athletics, but great info. I'll pass it on to my nephew who is a keen athlete.
  • ShoulderExpert May 26, 2008 @ 9:47 pm | delete
    Very thorough regarding content, easy to read, and enjoyable (even for a non-track and field athlete like myself). Thanks for the excellent info!
  • AMWhelan May 26, 2008 @ 2:39 am | delete
    Thanks for the comment Brendan. I'm so glad the site has been helpful. Best of luck with the competition - I hope you get that 50 metre throw!
  • Brendan May 24, 2008 @ 5:40 pm | delete
    Thank-you for this page it has helped me a lot on my form, and hopefully all my work pays out next week, all I need is a 50m throw and thats my ticket to provincials.
  • Dakota May 8, 2008 @ 12:54 pm | delete
    Hey thanks for the page
    Help Me Out Alittle Bid
  • AMWhelan May 6, 2008 @ 3:23 am | delete
    That's great Chris! 25 metres and counting ain't bad at all. Glad the site is of benefit to you!
  • Chris Clark May 5, 2008 @ 2:54 pm | delete
    Only discovered javelin throwing 4 months ago at the tender age of 43, when my 12 year old twin daughters where introduced to it after doing shot putt for several years. To my surprise I am quite good for a novice with an average 25 meter throw and improving all the time and have now been asked to compete for the Wigan Harriers in the seniors. I have learned a quite a bit form watching and reading on this site and wish I had found this sport many years ago.

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