HAMMER THROW

Hammer Throw
It essentially being a sport even to display one’s strength men with strong arms, exceptionally well developed physique together with a perfect neuro-muscular coordination can be successful Hammer Throwers.
Techniques of Hammer Throws
  • The Grip
  • The Stance
  • The Swing
  • The pivot and turn
  • The Release
  • The Reverse
The Grip
The triangular handle at the other end of the chain connected to the Hammer is held by both hands. Generally the angle is gripped with the left hand at the second joint and right is placed over the left.
The Stance
The initial standing position for Hammer Throw is at the back of the circle with athletes back towards the line of throw, knees slightly bent and the ball of the Hammer on his right side.
The Swing
A series of swing are given to the Hammer before release. During the swing the Hammer climbs upward on the left side of the athlete and descends to his right during the swing. It reaches the highest position at this back above his head and lowest in his front. In order to give momentum the body of the athlete should follow the rhythm of the swing.
The Pivot and Turn
After attaining the rhythm of the swing the athlete proceeds for the pivot and the turn. Making the pivot on heel and toes, a turn is given to the body keeping control on body and swing. Generally three turns are taken the ball is in swing. The athlete should follow the hammer in its rhythm. During first turn the athlete follows the hammer on second turn the hammer follows him. The third turn is to control the momentum and to prepare the body for the throw. Keeping the body weight on the left the hammer swings towards the right foot.
The Release
After the third turn the body weight is working against the force of the hammer. At 5this stage the left leg is slightly bent to prepare for the final throw, and thrower should attempt the release by exerting additional force on the hammer by a vigorous lifting action with the legs, trunk, chest and arms.
The Reverse
As suggested in case of other throws, the athlete requires a reverse immediately after the release of the hammer to keep control on the momentum; he will find himself steady after the swing, turn about and release.

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