Phase 1- The rundown

The run down part of the approach is the first stage. Every motion during this stage is done in the sagittal plane around the mediolateral axis.The motion is constant along a rectilinear line. During this stage the person holds the javelin at head level, the javelin should have a slight tilt forward while running. The body should be upright, meaning head up chest out. The lower half of your body should show high knee flexion and planting with dorsi flexion.