Throwing Events – Track & Field - David Parker Javelin

1. Throwing Events - Track & Field David Parker Javelin

2. Throwing events, in addition to running and jumping, round out the Track & Field trifecta. The javelin, discus, shot put, and hammer throws are the throwing events. In the men’s decathlon and women’s heptathlon, the javelin is thrown.

3. A grip in the core of all javelins is used to hold the spear while sprinting. The javelin is thrown gaining momentum sprinting a certain distance (at least 30 meters). after by

4. Overhand required for all throws. Throwers are not allowed to spin like they are in the discus. disqualification, javelin’s point must hit the ground first. throws are To avoid the

5. The discus is thrown from the center of a concrete circle. spin counter-clockwise one and a half times after facing away from the throw. The thrower releases the discus once momentum established. They has been

6. The goal of throwing from within a circle is to get the ball as far as possible. The point is determined by measuring disturbance where the ball first rather than the final landing point. landing the soil bounced,

7. Hammer Throw is the final throwing competition. Although hammers were used in the past, modern participants toss metal balls linked to wire handles instead.