In Run Up to Flight for HS Javelin: Getting the Most from Each Practice, Duncan Atwood, two-time Gold Medalist in the Pan American Games, and developer of the FinnFlier Javelins, discusses how to get the most out of your javelin practice time at the High School level, along with how to schedule and structure practices. Atwood outlines the physics behind the javelin, as well as the basic fundamentals. Additionally, Atwood discusses proper runup and throwing mechanics. Finally, Atwood hosts a question and answer session for those in attendance.
Topics covered include:
• Maximizing Practice Time
• Javelin Basics
• Utilizing Proper Equipment
• Runup and Throwing Mechanics
• Physics of the Javelin Throw
• Troubleshooting and Fixing Problems
• Video Examples
• Question and Answer Session
