Biomechanics of throwing of a javelin
Title: Biomechanics of throwing of a javelin
Category: /Literature/North American
Details: Words: 765 | Pages: 3 (approximately 235 words/page)
Biomechanics of throwing of a javelin
Category: /Literature/North American
Details: Words: 765 | Pages: 3 (approximately 235 words/page)
Throw Phase only for right handed thrower
Mechanics objective: to maximize distance of the throw of the javelin in the air
PHASES:
Preliminary Movements:
* Javelin is held horizontally with three possible grips
1. Index finger grip (American Style):
* Index finger grips the shaft to the rear of the binding.
* Thumb lies along the side of the binding
* The javelin lies in the centre of the palm
2. Second Finger Grip (Finnish Style):
* Index finger is extended along …showed first 75 words of 765 total…
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