Coaches Card- Javelin

‘OK’ grip: Index finger and thumb grip the

javelin at the top of the binding
‘V’ grip: Javelin lies between the index finger and
thumb in a V shape, grip at the top of the binding
and the other fingers curl around the binding
Observe your partner. Do they demonstrate the following
techniques? Give them feedback to help improve their technique.
Attempt Number
Perfect Model Teaching Points
1 2 3
• Approach side on to the throw.

• Arm is extended fully behind you.

• Plant opposite leg to begin throwing action.

• Lean back creating an arched back.

• Rotate hips and bring your arm forward

in a pulling motion.

• Throw from low to high (weight transference)

• Release just above head height (45 degrees)

• Follow through with your body as you release.

• Do not step over the line.

Coaches Feedback

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 Javelin Records

Men’s World Record = 98.48m Jan Zelezný

Women’s World Record = 72.28m Barbora Špotáková

Boy’s Schools Record = 54.65m

Girl’s Schools Record = 40.97m

Personal Javelin Records

Name 1st Attempt 2nd Attempt 3rd Attempt