I have been puzzled by some foot & knee action discussions lately. Personally I need to have the feet pointing more forward than normal to keep the lag pressure till impact.
But here's a video of the world's best javellin thrower. Watch his footwork. By TGM terms, javellin throwing is a hitting exersice. He has a classic foot angle in the back swing but a much more forward foot angle by the time of the release.
Maybe I have too much flexibility, but I feel that a square foot position makes it difficult to maintain the forward press that is required to stay with the lag pressure until the ball is gone.
Bernt,
Homer Kelley advised in 2-F (Plane of Motion) to "picture the javelin thrower with the right elbow and On Plane right forearm leading the hand toward the target (Delivery Line) all during Delivery." And now, thanks to you, we have that crystal-clear picture presented to us in a world-class performance. Picture a humble LBG 'tip of the cap' to you.
Homer's admonition was with respect to the right forearm and its plane of motion. Clearly, the javelin thrower's plane is vertical (whereas the golfer's is inclined). You are referencing the Pivot, specifically, the left foot. And here, with this Component #17 and its support of the rotational Pivot Motion, Homer was clear:
"It is better to turn on one's heel than to roll excessively." (7-17).
I respect your professional playing abilities and personal insights. More on this subject . . . please!
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