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For a throw to be counted, three main criteria must be met. First, the thrower must not step past the line or toeboard and must stay within the lane for the duration of the throw. The throw is considered complete when the athlete has gained control of his motion, at which point the official will say "mark!" or "measure!" However, the throw itself must meet two other criteria; it must land within the vector lines and also must "stick," meaning the point must land in the ground. If any of the above are not met, the throw is considered a foul and is not counted. It should be noted, however, that in some competitions, such as high school, the throw may not have to "stick." In this circumstance, the throw is measured from where the handle of the javelin first contacted the ground, or from the tail if that hit the ground first. This can also be the case in some areas where the ground is very hard due to dry weather or cold, making it nigh impossible to stick a throw.
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A fair throw in javelin is indicated when the javelin lands within the sector lines on the field. If the javelin lands outside these lines, the throw is considered a foul. The athlete must also stay within the throwing arc during the throw and cannot cross the foul line before the javelin lands to ensure the throw is fair.
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How is a javelin throw measured if does not stick into the ground?
If a javelin does not stick into the ground, the throw is measured from the point where it first strikes the ground to the nearest edge of the curve made by the javelin. This method ensures a fair measurement of the distance thrown, even if the javelin does not stick into the ground.
What do you throw in javelin?
in javelin you throw a long sick with a point called ajavelin
How do you throw the javelin?
to throw a javelin you need a tight grip and an accurate aim also a powerful throw
What is the sport called in the Olympics with a javelin?
The Javelin Throw.
World junior record javelin throw?
world record javelin throw under 13s
Is it likely that an athlete can throw a javelin 30 kilometers?
No. A javelin thrower cannot throw a javelin 30 kilometers. That's 30,000 meters.
What is the name given to Olympic sport of spear throwing?
It is the Javelin.
What is the objective of the javelin event?
The objective of Javelin is to throw the javelin over the greatest possible distance.
What would you do with a javelin?
you throw it
What would you do with javelin?
you throw it
What Olympic event starts with the letter j?
· javelin throw
Does a javelin thrower have to throw the javelin over a pole to win?
No - the thrower must simply throw the javelin the furthest distance with both a legal delivery and landing of the implement.
