Faults based on the flight of the javelin

FAULT	DUE TO	CORRECTION
Throwing too high	Poor run up rhythm and body posture Poor impulse stride – poor body posture Poor left side block No drive over front leg at delivery Head position too high Nose of javelin too high on approach and delivery Too much emphasis on high throw by athlete Lack of coordination	Apply drills and throws which combine all aspects of the throw, as above
Throwing too low	Poor run up rhythm and body posture No left side block No impulse stride – poor body posture at throw Lateness in timing throw Lack of mobility Lack of coordination Head position too low	Apply drills and throws which combine all aspects of the throw, as above
Nose up	Poor javelin position on approach Slack grip Javelin does not lie on palm of hand Low throwing arm Effort does not go through the point Last stride too long Front leg collapses on delivery	Apply drills and throws which combine all aspects of the throw, as above
Nose down	Relative position of hand, javelin and forearm Lift too dominant on release Poor grip	Apply drills and throws which combine all aspects of the throw, as above
Javelin goes to the right	Low throwing arm Deviation from “palm up” at throw Poor block Poor arm position at completion of throw – no follow through Lean to left on delivery Left foot misaligned to left on delivery Throw too rotational for athlete to accommodate Chest comes forward too soon during throw due to athlete not able to accommodate “wound up” position Weak rear leg action Breaking at the waist	Apply drills and throws which combine all aspects of the throw, as above
Javelin goes to the left	Deviation from “palm up” at throw Poor block Poor arm position at completion of throw – no follow through Soft left side Narrow throwing base	Apply drills and throws which combine all aspects of the throw, as above