Safety Rules at Javelin Training | David Parker Javelin

You've probably all seen those videos of people being hit with javelins through their bodies, their legs, etc. Yeah, it's funny for a few seconds, but would you like to be the one hit by the javelin? Or the person who threw the spear which pierced that person?

Probably NOT! Here are a few tips to avoid such accidents:

Many javelin throwers will have multiple javelins to throw at training. Many throwers will also throw when other people are at the track and possibly throwing.

As a general rule, you should always throw ALL the javelins before going out to collect all of them.

It eliminates the risk of anyone throwing the javelin while someone else is piling another one.

Never throw a javelin towards someone or have them throw it towards you. That is just sheer stupidity. I don't care if you say, "you'll never throw it this far!" That's irrelevant, and the risk is quite obviously there.

If others are using the track while you are throwing, try cordoning off the throw zone to prevent people from walking across as a shortcut.

When collecting javelins, be careful where you walk and be aware that you don't collide with the tail end of the javelin protruding from the ground. Walk alongside it and pull it out, holding the grip. It will avoid pulling it into you. Also, More than one person is collecting; place your other hand on the point of the tail of the javelin. It will help avoid injury to anyone who happens to end up standing behind you.

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David Parker is a professional Javelin Coach helping numerous people by providing his best services. He is 11 years of experience as a javelin thrower. He has also coached younger athletes with success.