"What is the correct positioning and movement of the right leg, foot, and javelin during step 4 of the 5-step rhythm, and how should the shoulders and arms be aligned?"
tep 4 A longer, flatter drive step of the right leg takes place after pushing off with the left leg. The trunk starts to lean back because of the long stride and this facilitates a long, final delivery pull of the throwing arm.The right foot is kept low while the right leg drive forward, across the left foot (the shortest possible path). The left leg, after completion of the drive, is brought forward, and is in front of the right leg before the right foot touches the ground (1). The right foot touches the ground ahead of the hips and shoulders, on the outside edge, heel first. The right leg is bending to absorb the shock. The right foot is placed on the line of throw to ensure that the eventual drive is directed through the hips and trunk. As the right foot lands, at the end of the “cross-step”, the heel is quickly lifted and rotates clockwise until the foot finishes up on the little toe, thus bringing about an clockwise rotation of the right knee and hip. The angle of the foot in relation to the line of throw should not be more than 45º, to ensure an active drive through the hips. The shoulders are still in line with the direction of the throw. The left arm is folded across the chest to keep the chest muscles relaxed. The right arm is stretched, with the wrist closed and the palm up, to prevent the tip of the javelin to lift. The tip of the javelin must still be in line with the eyebrows.