Throwing arm

[Morgan]

hi,

My coach says i should not lock the elbow joint (so you have a straight arm) when i throw because you are more likely to round arm.

Is this correct???

Thanks,

Morgan

[slinger]

I'm not too sure what he means by that - often when people say things and then someone else tries to describe it in words it often doesn't make much sense at first glance.











Lots of world class athletes there - all with pretty much straight throwing arms.

The idea behind maintaining a straight throwing arm prior to the final foot contact for delivery is that this essentially keeps the javelin as far away from the body as possible, therefore giving maximum length to pull the javelin over.

[Morgan]

thats what i thought but he definately meant it. do you think i should extend it anyway?

thanks

[pj]

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[pembrokian]

Wow, what a great piccy of Spotokova ! She's a lotta woman.

Worth noting that, not only is her arm straight but her left foot has almost planted; ie. you don't even think of pulling that jav until you have a proper base to pull it from.