Success in Athletics and how to obtain it

190 SUCCESS IN ATHLETICS · possible, so that the hand in making the delivery is below the level of the ear (sketch 3); the point of the javelin should be turned in towards the body so that the weapon flies straight to the front, and the arm action is almost that of a first-class shot-putter. Never let the head drop forward; it causes un– necessary contraction of the muscles of the chest, and proves that the thrower is not bringing the hand above the shoulder (sketch 3). Look up after the javelin and hollow the back when you are balancing at the throwing-board after the effort (fig. 8z). This balancing must be most carefully and assiduously practised. When the athlete has got his run and all the other matters contingent upon it properly arranged, he should put down two white marks, the one_where he begins to draw back the arm (12ft. from the throwing– board) and the other where he places the right foot down in " taking off" for the throw and makes the effort (6ft. from the throwing-board). Having determined these points, let us assume that