How to Throw Axes

How To Throw: The Points System?

Axe throwing is like darts. Except with axes. And the scoring system is different. And there’s a thing called a ‘clutch’. Ok it’s not really like darts at all, but it's easy to learn how to throw axes with BATL.

Scoring in axe throwing at BATL is simple.  A standard round consists of 3 matches each with 5 throws.  Two players throwing at the same time and count their points to declare a winner.

In each standard match, players can aim for the 1, 3, or 5 -Bullseye, and on the 5th and final throw players can "call" for a clutch - worth 7 points.

Players that score a perfect round - 3 perfect matches consisting of 4 bullseyes and a clutch in each - can claim to have achieved a perfect 81 Point Game!  A truly coveted achievement!

BATL Axe Throwing is a proud founding member if the International Axe Throwing Federation and we score based on their point system. To learn more about the standard rules for competitive axe throwing, click here.

Learning To Throw: Your axe throwing stance

• It’s important to stand with your non-dominant foot forward, in order to create balance with your dominant leg.
• When you’re throwing, it’s important to remember two things: lean in, and follow through.
• Keep your arms straight and your eyes level with the target on the board. This will keep you focused, and help you with aiming.
• Always remember that axe throwing isn't about power, it's finesse, and contrary to the name you're doing less throwing and more releasing.
  

Learning to AIM YOUR AXE

• Keep your eyes on the target – look directly at where you want the axe to go, and throw!
• Aiming is all muscle memory, so try to replicate your motions every time you have a successful throw.
• Breathe!

• Place your dominant hand at the bottom of the axe.
• Wrap your other hand around your dominant hand.
• Keep your thumbs off the back of your axe.
• Bring the axe all the way back.
• Lean in all the way forward while releasing your axe.
  
• Remember you're releasing, not throwing.
  

• Keep your thumb off the back of the axe.
• Keep your elbow in.
• Don’t bring your arm across your body when releasing (like a baseball pitcher).
• Less is more. You don’t have to throw your hardest.

How to Throw THE "BIG AXE"

• Always use both hands on the axe, stacked on the handle like you’re holding a baseball bat with your dominant hand on top.
• The big axe takes longer to rotate – you’ll need to stand back five feet from the hatchet throwing line.
• It’s important to bring the axe all the way back, to generate more power due to the weight.
• Aim high!

• Stand further or closer to adjust axe rotation issues.
• Move your stance from left to right to compensate for accuracy.
• Adjusting your power levels to improve your control.

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