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[01]Javelin Drills

Javelin drills that target your specific errors

Drills tied to your form errors

Generic drill lists don't tell you which drill to do this week. Our AI identifies the specific error in your javelin and matches the drill that addresses it.

Phase-specific work

Block-start drills, plant drills, release drills. Javelin broken down by phase, train the phase that's holding back the rest of the rep.

Re-test on video

After a drill block, upload another rep. The AI tells you whether the error closed up, or whether more reps of the drill are needed.

Drill prescription

Javelin drills, prescribed by what AI sees

Run the drills, re-test the form on video, repeat. Javelin drills become measurable, you can see in the next analysis whether the error closed up, instead of guessing.

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Javelin thrower at release, up-and-through finish, javelin leaving hand, Track & Field AI (drill work)
Javelin · Sample analysis “Your javelin tip drops 4° below horizontal in the power position, you're losing 5-8 meters on the aerodynamic flight alone.”
[03]Drill prescriptions

Core javelin drills, with what they teach

These drills come from coaching practice (Dahlman, Petrov-Bubka tradition, Slippery Rock camps). Each card lists the phase it targets, the method, what to watch for, and a prescribed rep volume.

Block + release DRL · 01

Standing throw

Teaches

Block leg + release sequence.

Method

From a standing position, throw without approach. Focus on hip-chest-arm.

Watch for

Arming; release angle wrong.

Prescribed volume 8-10 per session.
Approach + crossovers + throw DRL · 02

5-step throw

Teaches

Full sequence at low speed.

Method

5-step approach with 1 crossover, full throw.

Watch for

Rushing; weak block.

Prescribed volume 6-8 per session.
Crossovers DRL · 03

Crossover drill (no throw)

Teaches

Crossover pattern.

Method

Practice 2-3 crossovers, javelin held back. No throw.

Watch for

Crossing too short; javelin coming forward.

Prescribed volume Daily warm-up.
Block DRL · 04

Block-leg drill

Teaches

Firm block.

Method

Plant front leg into a partner's resistance from a 3-step approach.

Watch for

Soft block.

Prescribed volume 3 sets of 8.
Whip pattern DRL · 05

Med-ball overhead throws

Teaches

Trunk arch and whip.

Method

Med-ball overhead throws, focus on arch and arm whip.

Watch for

All arm, no trunk.

Prescribed volume 3 sets of 6.
Full sequence DRL · 06

Full approach throws

Teaches

Race-pace pattern.

Method

Full 8-10 stride approach + crossovers + throw at competition weight.

Watch for

Rushing approach speed.

Prescribed volume 8-12 per session.
[09]Methodology & sources

References

Primary sources behind the numbers and methods on this page.

  1. Kinematic Contribution to Javelin Velocity at Different Run-Up Velocities (PMC)
  2. Biomechanics of Javelin Throwing (Menzel, IAAF)
  3. Science of the Spear: Biomechanics of a Javelin Throw (The Conversation)
  4. Sagittal Plane Release Parameters of the Javelin Throwing
[10]Common questions

Javelin Drills FAQ

Five common questions about javelin that come up in coaching.

How does the AI pick javelin drills for me?
Each technique error the AI flags is mapped to the drill that targets that specific phase. So if it spots a takeoff issue, you get takeoff drills, not a generic warm-up list.
Are these javelin drills standard?
Yes. The drills we prescribe are the same ones javelin coaches use at the high school and college level. Nothing exotic, nothing made up.
How do I know if a drill is working?
Re-test on video after a drill block. The AI compares the form before and after, and tells you whether the flagged error closed up.
Can I see javelin drills without uploading a video?
The variant pages list common drill themes, but the value of the AI is matching drills to your specific form errors, which requires a video.
What's the best filming setup for javelin drill work?
Same as for full reps: side-on, landscape, 20-40 feet away. A phone on a tripod or a teammate holding the camera is enough.
[INDEX]More ways to dial in your javelin

The full javelin index

A directory of every javelin page on the site, from broad analysis tools to specific phase deep-dives. Each entry points to a focused write-up.

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