{"product_id":"becoming-a-champion-javelin-for-girls-track-field-farwell","title":"BECOMING A CHAMPION: JAVELIN FOR GIRLS TRACK \u0026 FIELD (FARWELL)","description":"\u003cp\u003e Learn a safe  effective method for maximizing the distance on your throws and for preventing injuries Learn drills that will increase your strength and improve your throwing form  Develop a consistent run-up and release to make the most of every attempt Get tips on meet day preparation\u003c\/p\u003ewith Debra Farwell, Washington State University;\u003cbr\u003eFarwell's athletes have reached the WSU record book in the javelin each of the past four seasons  (2009-12)\u003cp\u003eJavelin expert Debra Farwell of Washington State University takes you on a step-by-step discourse through the program she uses to develop championship-level throwers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom warm-up through meet day preparation, Coach Farwell's instruction covers six areas, along with the drills she uses for each segment:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Dynamic Warm-Up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Throwing Mechanics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The Runway\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The Release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Meet Day Prep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eWarm Up\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCoach Farwell and her athletes introduce you to a series of javelin-specific exercises that are designed to completely warm-up your athletes for practice or competition, to build javelin strength and to reduce injury.  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eMechanics\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the mechanics segment, Farwell demonstrates three common grips available to the thrower:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cli\u003e Finnish Grip\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e American Grip\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e Fork Grip\u003c\/li\u003eThe how and the why are explained for each grip. The grips are designed for the subtle differences in hand size and throwing mechanics. \u003cp\u003eIncorporate 11 drills into your workout that improve body positioning for the throw and the release mechanism. Included are valuable coaching points and cue words to help develop championship mechanics. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost importantly in this section, \u003cb\u003eFarwell teaches you the \u003cu\u003esafe and correct method\u003c\/u\u003e for throwing the javelin in order to not only throw far, but to prevent injury.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile teaching productive runway and cross-over technique, Coach Farwell stresses proper body positioning on the run-way and the kinetic chain required to generate maximum momentum and longer throws. Using a variety of methods, Farwell shows you critical techniques for developing a strong and consistent run-up and release. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs she teaches the 5-, 7-, and 9-step run-ups, Farwell demonstrates how to add steps and how to know when a thrower is ready to advance to a longer run up. In addition, you'll learn how to prepare the runway on meet day to properly measure your run-up, which allows you to accommodate the various meet surfaces and weather conditions you will encounter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eJavelin Strength\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCoach Farwell includes a set of 11 strength training drills in three categories:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Flexion \u0026amp; Extension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Internal \u0026amp; External Shoulder Rotation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Forearm Strengthening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eThese drills will strengthen the shoulder, elbow, forearm, and the wrist to help you stay injury free and to help produce a more fluid motion and overall better throw. \u003cp\u003eYou will also see a trouble-shooting discussion on common errors in the javelin. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is an outstanding video that will allow you to teach proper javelin throw techniques to beginners and re-emphasize the basics with veteran throwers!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"This is one of the best javelin videos that I have ever viewed. 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