The Javelin Throw | 5 Easy Steps

The Javelin Throw in 5 easy steps.

We all know the javelin throw is anything but easy however, there are some basics in this video to get you started.

General Notes:

1) The run up and cross steps do not need to be too aggressive when you're learning to throw. Take your time and keep them smooth and rhythmic and build your speed from there without sacrificing your throwing stance. If you don't throw much further with a longer or faster run up, back things off and build your standing throwing and posterior chain strength.
2) You'll notice during the video I discuss pushing up into the throw. This is a sensation I feel when pulling the javelin over my frame during delivery. This can help you from just spinning in place or getting a bit of a side arm.
3) Also be sure to avoid common pitfalls such as trying to create a large penultimate step and quick last two steps. Your throwing motion should unfold naturally and trying to create more than what your body can handle at a given time will slow your development as a thrower.

[crimsoncarmen]

I'm actively at a competition and was assigned to javelin. I have zero javelin skills so now I'm binge watching javelin videos

[victoriousme]

I’m literally watching this the morning before I do this in a competition and I’ve had no practice.

[mr.beetle]

Javelin throw is not always about strength, it's about technique and assessing the conditions around you.
Being an amateur javelin thrower, here is how I won a second place during my school days at an athletic meet.
I was a long distance runner, Marathon & 1500mts at both School and Zonal level meets in athletics. My team needed some points to win the title and I was asked to participate in the javelin throw event as well, I was supposed to throw the last in the order (Based on how I finished at the heats).
There were heavy winds during that day, all the other guys were throwing against the wind very powerfully and none of thier javelin's were landing properly or were falling really short. I did the same mistake on the first few times.
So on my last try, I simply walked to the line and threw the javelin making sure that it landed pointed downwards and threw it flat so that it doesn't get caught in the wind.
Guess what I didn't foul, got fair distance, finished second and my team won the title.

[hmsrenown]

I like how everyones saying they need this for school or a meet, when I just want to learn how to throw a javelin like the Romans

[amo_res]

Here because we have school track and field

[narennarasimman]

Practicing virtually just before the competition 😂

[ghostbear]

My coach put me in javelin for the next track meet and I’m a distance runner. I’ve had no training but I hope it goes well

[Pinkielover]

run up , 45 , 90 45 throw.. Thank you coach Mr Schuman of saddle brook for being a great teacher and coach All through my school years early 90s and late 80s ... rip I think about you all the time, the great Memories

Who's here because they hurt their triceps from throwing sticks at trees with no technique? Only me, okay.

[vidhyar]

Sir thank u so much
I don't know anything abt the javelin throw but u make it easy bcz tomorrow I've sports day for me

[dirtydan]

For all of you throwing enjoyers who want something to make throwing more fun look up the amentum javelin, putting a piece of string or small leather cord on the javelin will allow you to add spin to it or you can forego the spin and just throw 10 to 20 meters further with a string that's straight and not looped around the javelin. Throw some fletchings on the javelin for more ranged enjoyment.
Historically javelins were commonly fletched, the fletchings just rotted away over time.

[mubashernazli]

I'm watching this a day before sports day

[johnsonfester]

Thanks for your effort we really appreciate it 💕😍😘

[zammitzard]

THANK YOU SO MUCH IM PANICKING SO MUCH FOR MY COMPETITION TODAY AND NEVER DONE JAVELIN!

[johnjustus]

Good... I am going to play now.... before I am going to play... just I watched this I hope.. it will helpful for me...🤗

[utkarshdubey]

Who is here after neeraj chopra win a gold medal 🥇in olympics 2021😂😂😂?

[leroyvr]

Thanks for the good vid. Also you would have looked real funng getting the footage for this video

[carlojgorpido]

Dang, I hope I see this earlier during my highschool. For 5 years of being a track n field player, I didn't experienced to have a golden medal

[azrielhopkins]

I am a javelin thrower
At special olympics
In woodland and
This time yesterday
It was kind of
Hard to throw it.

[idkman]

First track meet tomorrow....
Im going to fail so badly😂