"What are some key techniques and positions a javelin thrower should maintain during their throw?"
1. Hold the javelin along the length of the hand. 2. Widen the final strides and gradually increase the flexion of the right leg. 3. Run straight during the approach. 4. Keep the body weight over the back leg. 5. Get a twist between the upper body and lower body (left shoulder in a closed position). 6. Keep the throwing arm straight and the palm of the throwing hand uppermost. 7. Get the left leg well out to the front and brace it. 8. Arch the body in the throwing position and keep the elbow up during the throw.