Throwing Activities
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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.
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.
4.5 Hammer (Heave)
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