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javelin is dangerous because you can get someone in the neck if they stand right infront of me

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How do you play javelin throwing?

You don't play with it because it is dangerous.


What are the four olympic throwing events?

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What are the key words to describe a throwing?

This depends upon what it is that you are throwing. Throwing a javelin is not like throwing a fit, or throwing a fight. Let's say you are throwing a javelin. Your throwing could be accurate, powerful, and (since a javelin is a weapon) perhaps deadly. But all of that depends upon context.


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Javelin is a metal tipped spear used in an athletic event known as javelin throw. Unlike other throwing events, in javelin throw the thrower has to cover a long run-up area before throwing. It provides him certain forward velocity so that the javelin could be thrown up to the maximum distance.In javelin throws only those throws are legal in which the tip of javelin touches the ground first. As it is considered a dangerous event, the throwing areas are restricted. Usually each participant get three or sometimes six chances. After throwing, a javelin can attain the speed up to 113 km/h (70 mph).Materials:The main portion of a javelin is made of wooden shaft to which a sharp pointed metal tip is attached. The sharp tip helps the javelin to pierce the ground easily. Fiberglass and Carbon fiber is also used instead of wood. In the middle of javelin, a strip of threads or leather covers are winded to provide a solid grip.Length of javelin * Men's javelin is 260cm (8.5 feet) in length. * Women's javelin is 220cm (7.25 feet) in length.


How did the ancient Greeks train for the javelin throw?

by throwing throwing javelins


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Track and field athletics in the following events, javelin, decathlon, heptathlon.


Is javelin considered a track event?

Yes, it is a throwing event and therefore a field event.


what is the action of the muscles in the wrist when throwing a javelin?

it will move accordingly to however way the javelin is being held


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the answer is, ask a teacher.


Spartan women were trained in?

running,wrestling,and javelin throwing.