Sportshall Activity Resource Cards

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PRIMARY HAMMER - OUTDOORS

Description The Primary Hammer is a standing throw that provides a safe introduction for children to the ‘heave’ type of throw. The event requires a skillful technique of co-ordination and accuracy which has proved very popular with children.

Description Layout Of Throwing Area

• The release must be from a two handed grip, one handed throws are not permitted. • Measurement is in complete metres taken to the nearest metre below and is measured at right angles to the throwing line. • The judges use line of sight to record the distance. Tips • Encourage children to aim for throwing accuracy and then work to build distance.

The minimum area required for this event is 20m x 40m. We recommend that it is marked in one metre increments to facilitate ease of measure ment.

Equipment • IFTA approved Primary Hammers • Graduated Measuring Mats • Plastic Cones

Rules • This is a standing throw.

Safety • Ensure the throwing area is well defined and correctly supervised. • Do not throw in the directions of other event stations. • Only allow one throw at a time.

• Each competitor is allowed three throws. • The competitor must maintain contact with the ground up to the point of release. • Rotational spin techniques i.e. those used in traditional hammer events are not permitted.

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