Hammer Throw Turning Drills -
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Learn how to throw the hammer, this video includes special drills to learn how to turn with in the hammer throw. Get started with your hammer throw training using these drills and coaching sequences.
The hammer is a ball with a swivel connected by a wire with a handle. The hammer is 7.26 kilos (16 pounds) for men and 4 kilos (8 pounds 9 ounces) for women. In the United States, the boys throw 5.44 kilos (12 pounds), the women's hammer is 4 kilos. At the international level, many countries throw lighter hammers as young throwers develop technique.
The hammer throw is part of the long tradition of objects being hurled for distance going back thousands of years.
The basic concept is similar to other modern track and field events, throw for distance within a given sector and remain within the confines of the throwing area. In the hammer throw, the circle is 7 feet.
Safety
Proper safety precautions with the hammer throw are always the first concern of any coach. A certified cage with a landing area clear on all sides with markings that restrict access is needed. The hammer doors should always be in the correct settings during training.