PaceSetter Book

Throwing Activities 4

4.5.1 Introducing the Heaving Action For safety reasons do not let young athletes throw hard or heavy hammers. However, the heave type of throw is very interesting and makes particular use of centrifugal force. 4.5.2 Practice Hammers To facilitate the introduction of hammer throwing to young athletes, lightweight hammers have been introduced. The primary hammer comes in a variety of weights ranging from 600g–1.5kg. 4.5 Hammer (Heave) WEB COPY ©EVEQUE The Primary Hammer

4.5.3 Hammer Progressions for a Standing Throw

When practising indoors, position the young athletes so that the hammer, when released, travels towards a wall or net and away from the group. During outdoor sessions, discipline the young athletes to stand behind the throwing line and away from the throwing area. Let the young athletes practise using a primary hammer as shown. They should practise swinging the hammer at a slight incline over the head, which can be achieved by pulling the hands across the forehead. WEB COPY ©EVEQUE

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