All of the experts who are into the axe throwing know the fact that there is no real specific rule of exactly how to throw the axe. But there are certain strategies, tips and tricks which you would need to implement the next time you go to an axe throwing arena or fun center. Most axe throwing centers have instructors that will give some quick training and hindsight about the right way or wrong way of holding a throwing the axe. It can be difficult to make it stick to the target but if it is striking the board and sticking, you are halfway there to becoming an expert. It can take some and a good amount of work to perfect the perfect throw. Usually however, most novices can get it to the point where their throws can yield relatively high accuracy in just a small to moderate amount of practice.
Here are a few of the basic tips/strategies to follow when going axe throwing as the beginner.
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What Axe Should I Use?
As a beginner, you should always start with sharper axe. The sharper it is the better chance you have of the axe sticking to the wooden target.
You cannot easily find axes from the local hardware stores as their axes are generally a bit duller as they are designed to simply split wood. A sharp axe with a shorter handle also has a better chance to hit the target and stick.
Target Design of Axe Throwing
Now that you have a sharp axe, you are now in need of an axe throwing target. You can look online for a starter kits or target templates for axe throwing most of which include stencils and markers for drawing the target lines. The targets are generally made out of the five vertical 2"x10" wooden planks which are arranged next to one another.
When the target in its place, no matter whether it is on the wall, target stand or the combination of any of the two, you can use the stencil and some markers to create your target outline.
Safety during Axe Throwing
When you are axe throwing, safety should be a big concern and you should take the steps to be very careful. Make sure that there is no one which is coming in between the target. There has to be at least six foot radius just around you and should be clear from the people who should not be coming in between the target and board.
In case you are throwing with a partner and at the venue, you should be throwing the axes all together at the same time and you should also retrieve the axes together at the same time.
Axe Throwing Stance
After you have ensured that the area is all clear, you should be taking one of the stances out of the two. If you are throwing the axes with two hands, make sure that it is lined up directly with maximum bullseye of about 12 feet away from the main target. Distance should be adjusted on the basis of the axe rotation.
Axe throwing is a fun and recreational sport that has become very popular in recent years!
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