What is the weight of shot put in under 17 age boy category?

The shot, a metal ball (7.26kg/16lb for men, 4kg/8.8lb for women), is put – not thrown – with one hand. The aim is to put it as far as possible from a seven-foot diameter (2.135m) circle that has a curved 10-centimetre high toe-board at the front.

How many throws do you get in javelin?

How do you score in javelin? In javelin the furthest throw wins. Usually every athlete gets four to six throws per competition. If the throw lands on the front end of the javelin, inside a specifically marked zone, and the thrower hasn’t landed beyond the throwing line, then that throw is scored.

How do you measure javelin throws?

The distance of the throw is measured from the point where the mark was made to the inner side fo the scratch line ( the runway side of the line), rounded down to the nearest centimeter. Place the zero end of the tape at the mark made by the javelin closest to the scratch line.

Is javelin throw an individual sport?

Javelin throw, athletics (track-and-field) sport of throwing a spear for distance, included in the ancient Greek Olympic Games as one of five events of the pentathlon competition.

What are the rules for javelin?

Javelin Throw – Rules

Holding the javelin must be done at the grip part and should always be maintained above the shoulder level.
For valid throw, the javelin must lie before the specified zone and its tip should hit the ground.
There is a special marking line on the runway within which the athlete needs to throw.

What hand do you hold the javelin with?

Fork grip is great for those new to javelin. The javelin is held across the palm of the throwing hand, with the top of the cord resting between the index and middle finger.

What are the skills of javelin?

Here is CoachUp’s guide to javelin throwing technique:

Grip. There are three different types of javelin throwing grips.
Run-Up. Begin your run-up by holding the javelin high over your head with your elbow level with your neckline.
Throw. Make sure your elbow is high when you coil back to release the javelin.