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Javelin Throw

Karnataka Board · Class 9 · Physical Education

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1

History and Evolution of Javelin Throw

  • Ancient origins: Sharp stones were fixed to long sticks for hunting animals
  • Greeks used javelins as weapons during wars - light pointed sticks convenient to throw
  • Modern javelin has undergone many changes in weight and length over time
2

Javelin Construction and Sector Measurements

  • Javelin parts: Head (pointed with metal cover), Body, Grip (located at center of gravity)
  • Runway length: Minimum 30 meters to maximum 36.5 meters
  • Runway width: 4 meters
3

Competition Rules and Regulations

  • Javelin must be thrown from within the runway boundaries
  • Compulsory grip with palm facing upward
  • Must be held above shoulder and thrown with elbow extended forward
4

Fouls in Javelin Throw

  • Starting run from outside the runway
  • Throwing without appropriate technique
  • Javelin point making mark on or outside sector line

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Javelin originated from ancient hunting practicesA modern javelin has three mainThe throwing runway is 30Competitors get three initial throwsTwo main grips

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