If you asked most people you know to identify three pastimes or sports that can be improved through practice and developing techniques, we doubt that many of the answers you receive will be axe throwing. Although its popularity is growing at a rapid rate, it is fair to say that axe throwing has not yet reached the level of awareness where people automatically think of it in the same way they do running, weight lifting, or gymnastics when improving techniques is discussed.
However, the fact remains that axe throwing is a physical activity, and many would argue that it also requires a high level of mental prowess such as concentration. Nevertheless, it is the physical aspect of axe throwing we wish to focus on, and to that end, we are going to outline five essential tips if you wish to improve your axe throwing technique, even to the extent of perfecting it for much higher scores when you throw your axe.
Essential Tip #1 – Hold The Correct Stance
There are numerous sports, pastimes and bucks parties ideas such as golf, cricket, and darts where getting your stance correct is vital, and you can now add axe throwing to that list. Perfecting your stance so that it is not only comfortable but also promotes better throwing can take time, but when it happens you will see amazing improvements.
For throwing axes you need a stance that is stable and helps you to remain balanced throughout the entirety of your throwing action. Additionally, having consistency with your stance will help your scoring become more consistent too.
Essential Tip #2 – Find A Light Grip That Suits You
If the grip you have on your axe is inconsistent, it means the point at which you release your axe will vary, and that means poor and random scoring whereby your axe lands at various vertical points on the target. An inconsistent grip also means controlling the speed of the axe is more difficult with the axe tending to wobble and tilt in the air. The key is not to have too strong a grip, but instead have a lighter grip which helps you release the axe correctly, reducing throwing errors.
Essential Tip #3 – Perfect Your Throwing Motion
This is where practice and patience are going to be required in large measures because there is no magic wand to suddenly perfect your throwing motion. It starts with your backswing which is just as important as your motion forward with the axe. A good tip is to practice without an axe in the mirror so that you can see your motion. With an axe, your practice should be focussing on your technique rather than the power with which you are throwing the axe.
Essential Tip #4 – Make Adjustments For Distance
You will almost certainly encounter scenarios where the distance between you and the target differs and as such you need to be able to adjust for throwing your axe at those different distances. A mistake to avoid is trying to throw too hard when the distance is increased as this can negatively impact your accuracy.
Essential Tip #5 – Seek Advice And/Or Lessons
In any activity that involves skill, one of the best ways to improve is to seek out a coach or an expert who can help you improve and help you to make that improvement far more quickly than doing so alone. That is equally true of axe throwing and so our fifth and final tip is to seek out lessons from a professional axe throwing instructor or someone whom you know has perfected their axe throwing technique.