This guide will give you all the information you need to throw axes correctly and safely at an axe-throwing area.
A brief overview of axe throwing.
- 1. The Sport: Axe throwing San Antonio is a new sport enjoying growing popularity. The IATF is the most popular league type. Each league has its own rules and targets. The basic idea is to throw your axe at the target. The more accurate the target is the more points that you will get.
- The axes– Most throws use a hatchet. Sometimes, however, a bigger axe such as a felling (big) axe is also used. Below, you can view the anatomy of an IATF axe and IATF dimensions.
- The targets– These are the targets that you will see at an axe-throwing competition.
IATF goal: For sticking your axe in a target, you will receive 1 point, 3, and 5 points. When you have them, the green dots are called “clutch” and they count for 7 points.
WATL target: If you stick your axe in the target and move from the outer to inner rings, you will receive 1 point. When appropriate, the blue dots are called “kill shots” and they count for 8 points.
- Safety: There are a few things you need to keep in mind while axe throwing.
- Before you throw an axe, be sure to clear the area.
- Do not move until your blade is secured to the ground.
- It takes very little effort to stick an axe. If you throw too hard, or if the axe is under-or over-rotated, it can bounce back at you.
- Take care of your axe.
How to do a static two-handed throw (with your hatchet)?
- To pick up the handle of the axe, use your dominant arm to do so.
- Place your opposite leg at the front or 170 feet from the target.
- The axe is in your right hand. Now, you can extend your arm forward with your fist in line with the bullseye.
- Place the axe parallel to your forearm and keep your wrist tight.
- For support and guidance, wrap your opposite hand around your dominant arm.
- Bring the axe to your chest, inhale deeply and place your weight on your back foot.
- Exhale and puff your chest. Next, exhale and start moving your body and the axe towards the target.
Corrections for dropped axes
There are three main reasons your blade might not stick aboard.
Over-rotating
- Cues for correcting over-rotating
- Keep your thumb in front of the handle using your dominant finger?
- If your wrist flicking is a problem, you can raise your grip 1/2 to 1-inch from the axe.
- Move closer toward the target.
Wrist clicking
The static throw with two hands should be done without flicking your wrists. Watch out for wrist flicking and extreme over-rotation. If your throwing motion feels like you’re shooting a basket, it could be a sign that you’re not using the static two-handed throw.
- Cues to correct wrist flick:
- Get your wrists locked
- Make sure your axe faces your arms
- Flaunt both your hands and extend your arms to throw dirt or mud at your wall.
- Keep your elbows straighter.
- Keep your grip down on the axe.
To ensure a smooth throw, axe throwing San Antonio axes were best and sharpened on three sides: The top, the front and the back spike.
