Final answer:
Launch a dart with an atlatl by pulling back the string and releasing it.
The correct option is 3.
Step-by-step explanation:
To launch a dart with an atlatl, which is a tool for throwing spears or darts, you would use an arm motion similar to throwing a baseball. Below are the steps to properly use an atlatl:
Hold the atlatl handle in your dominant hand with your arm extended backward, gripping it firmly.
Place the dart on the shaft of the atlatl, ensuring it rests on the spur or hook at the end.
Assume a stable stance with your non-dominant foot forward.
Swing your arm forward in a smooth motion, leveraging the atlatl to increase the velocity of the dart.
As you reach the end of your arm's forward motion, flick your wrist to maximize the dart's propulsion off the atlatl.
Release the dart smoothly, aiming slightly above your target to account for gravity.
It's important to note that unlike a bow and arrow, there is no string to pull back and release, or a trigger mechanism involved in launching a dart with an atlatl.
Nor should it be swung in circles over your head. The key is in the arm and wrist motion, using the atlatl as an extension of your arm.
The correct option is 3.