Teach Yourself Javelin Throw

Contents: 1. Historical background of Javelin Throw. 2. What is Javelin Throwing? 3. Equipments required in Javelin Throwing. 4. Qualities of a successful Javelin Thrower. 5. Teach yourself art of Javelin Throw. 6. Techniques of Javelin Throwing. 7. Grasping the Javelin. 8. Carrying the Javelin. 9. Five steps transition phase. 10. Run up and approach. 11. Delivery. 12. Methods of throwing the Javelin. 13. Differences in various styles of throw. 14. Essentials of correct form. 15. Common errors in throwing the Javelin. 16. Some important facts about Javelin Throw. 17. Rules of Javelin Throw. 18. Some awarded athletes.

"Of the four throwing events, the Javelin is certainly the odd one out, for a number of reasons. The Shot, Discus the Hammer Throwers are frequently termed the heavies whereas the Javelin Thrower is always of a more slender build. The Javelin Thrower, in most cases, has a completely different personality and philosophy from the heavy thrower and could be placed in a category alongside the vaulters, jumpers and decathletes.

The present book deals with all aspects of Javelin Throw viz., historical background, skills and techniques, and rules. The text are arranged in a lucid form and being written in simple colloquial English.

In this way, the present book has wide scope for the new aspirant athletes especially Javelin Throwers who wish to develop and sharpen their Javelin Throw skills, athletes, students and teachers of physical education and sports etc." (jacket)