Throwing Activities
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4.3.6.1 The 3-Stride Approach
To begin the approach, the thrower should face the direction of the throw with both feet together
and the javelin held close to the arm. In a right-handed thrower the sequence is as follows and can
be seen above:
The left foot should stride forward.
The second stride is longer and forwards with the hips staying low onto the right foot.
The emphasis of the long, fast stride will leave the body-weight back over the rear leg, taking the
thrower into a strong throwing position. Just before planting the left foot the toes need to be facing
slightly upwards so that the heel can contact the ground first, braking forward momentum which is
then transferred to the javelin. The centre of gravity stays low and fast throughout the cross steps
into the final foot plant to ensure the body is driven forwards.
Encourage young athletes to count with each stride or even to adopt a saying with an equal number
of words to strides. For example, with a three-stride approach the following could be used:
‘I am great’ or ‘I love throwing’ or quickness rhythm of 1…2, 3 or A…B, C’.
4.3.6.2 The 5-Stride Approach
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