Upper body and throwing arm power is extremely important in javelin. Any 80m thrower I ever met was able to throw 60m in high school and when they got up to 80m they could throw 60m from a stand. What does that mean? They had a cannon for an arm. PLYO BALLS Plyo balls are a great way to not only build throwing arm power, but to improve shoulder mobility, arm endurance, and health by taking some stress off the elbow. Plyo balls are fantastic for increasing throwing volume, as

Release mechanics are essential to get the javelin to fly through the point and maximize its distance. Throwing through the point means when the release of your hand follows right through the front of the javelin in a straight line. Missing the point means you will miss the tip and your hand path will follow through the handle rather than the tip of the javelin. You can also miss the javelin to the left or right if you pull across your body or lose the tip off your eyebrow. P

The best way for Javelin throwers to get recruited is by putting yourself out there, working hard, and showcasing not only your talent but your willingness to improve. THROWING ACCOUNT A great way for young throwers to get noticed in today’s day and age is by making a throwing page on instagram or twitter to show coaches you love throwing, training, and are doing the things necessary for you to improve on your own before arriving to the college campus. Tons of coaches get kid