PRACTICAL DEMONSTRATION OF THE BASIC OF JAVELIN

Javelin is a field event which involves the throwing of an implement (called Javelin) with one hand for distance over a horizontal surface. The competitor is called javelin thrower. The Javelin consists of three parts, the shaft, a cord grip and a mental head. The cord is the grip which is about the centre of gravity.

JAVELIN: EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES

These are:

The implement (Javelin)
The red and white flag
The writing materials
The score sheets
The Javelin pitch
The measuring tape
The throwers spike/Canvass
The vest

JAVELIN: BASIC SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES

The grip:-The grip consists of grasping the javelin at the rear of the binding so that the second finger encircles the shaft and barely touches the extended thumb.
The carriage:-The javelin must points to the front and carried above the shoulder with steady movement.
The Run-up:-The purpose of the run-up is to enable the thrower to gather enough speed and get into the throwing mood.
The Throw:-The javelin is carried over the head, the mental end is pointing forward and whole shaft lying along the direction of throw.
The Release:-Javelin must be release when the left foot comes to the ground.
The Recovery:-This is when the thrower comes out from the rear of the sector

Common faults in javelin

In-correct hold of the javelin
In- correct carriage
Javelin touching the ground before release
Not staying within the runway
Stepping on the scratch line
Learning through the landing sector
Throwing the missile outside the landing sector

The rules and regulations of Javelin events

The javelin must be held by the grip
The tip of the metal must strike the ground before any other part of the javelin to make a good throw.
No part of the body of the competitor should cross the arc to the landing sector (scratch line)
All throws to be valid must fall within the landing sector
If the javelin breaks while in the air, it shall not count as a trial
A competitor is given three trials and the best is used to place him

SAFETY PRECAUTION DURING JAVELIN THROW

The throwing area should be accident free
No person should walk across the landing area until throws have been made
The throwing sector must be marked out so that people will stay clear from it
The missile is dangerous, destructive if it is not used with care
The missile must be returned by hand and not thrown back to the starting line
Javelin must be carried in the correct manner

ASSIGNMENT

List three parts of a Javelin

(i)………………………………………………………

(ii)…………………………………………………….

(iii)…………………………………………………….

List five techniques of Javelin throw in a sequential order.

(i)…………………………………..

(ii)…………………………………

(iii)………………………………..

(iv)……………………………….

(v)…………………………………

List three safety precaution during javelin throw

(i)………………………………………………………………………………..

(ii)…………………………………………………………………………………

(iii)…………………………………………………………………………………

The landing sector of javelin is …………………….metres

The weight for male is……………grams

The weight for female is ………….grams