16-Apr-2021      By Travis Geopfert

Javelin: Gap Hold Drill

The javelin gap hold drill works on two specific things for a javelin throwers. First, the athlete is trying to cover the one meter distance by throwing the right leg all the way across effectively. Secondly, the drill is forcing the athlete to feel the lean backwards with the shoulders back in the power position.

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