Sportshall Handbook 6th Edition

SECTION 3

FIELD EVENTS

OVERHEAD HEAVE

SHOULDER FLING Description A two-handed throw where the participant starts with their back to the direction of the throw. This event uses the whole body in a combination of a basic ‘fling’ and ‘heave’ technique which is a good introduction to the hammer throw. Rules • This requires a two-handed throw over the shoulder. • Right handed throwers release the ball over the left shoulder • Left handed throwers release the ball over the right shoulder • The participant must start with their back to the direction of the throw. • The feet must be behind the throwing line at the start of the throw. • The participant is allowed to cross the line during and after the throw. • Measurement is from the throwing line to the point where the ball first touches the ground and is measured to the nearest 25cm band cleared. * Equipment as Chest Push (See page 36) WEB COPY ©EVEQUE Description A two-handed overhead throw where the participant keeps their back to the direction of the throw. This event uses the whole body in a basic ‘heave’ technique which is a good introduction to the hammer throw and an indicator of raw power . Rules • This requires a two-handed throw over the head. • The participant must keep their back to the direction of the throw. • Both feet must be behind the throwing line at the start of the throw. • The participant is allowed to cross the line during and after the throw. • Measurement is from the throwing line to the point where the ball first touches the ground and is measured to the nearest 25cm band cleared. * Equipment as Chest Push (See page 36) WEB COPY ©EVEQUE Safety • Ensure that the throwing direction in all throwing events is away from other events. • All throwing activity must be correctly supervised.

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