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Hammer Throw

The hammer throw is an athletic throwing event, where players throw a heavy metal ball attached to a wire and handle. It became part of the Olympic Games in 1900. Notable players include Heinz Weis and Ivan Tikhon.

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Who holds the women's world record in the hammer throw?

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The current women's world record holder in the hammer throw is Anita Włodarczyk from Poland. She set the record on August 28, 2016 with a throw of 82.98 meters.

Does high school have the hammer throw?

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Im not sure about the rules for other states, but i know the state of never doesn't let the high schoolers throw the hammer.

In High School, the only state that has the hammer throw is Rhode Island.

What is the best hammer throw shoe?

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I would say mizuno. You really have to try many and then you will find the best one for you. Try mizuno.

How old is the hammer throw?

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Longest hammer throw ever thrown with a 16lbs (7,256 kg) hammer by a man is 284,58 ft. (86,74 m) Longest hammer throw ever thrown with a 8,82 lbs (4 kg) hammer by a woman is 255,25 ft. (77,80 m)

How do you throw a breaking ball?

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I assume by this you mean curveballs so these all the ways to throw different curveballs:

Curveball: Grip the ball like a two-seam and then put your fingers off-center so they're on the right seam, then snap your wrist hard off to the side. This can be very damagaing to your elbow if you're not mature enough and if you throw to many of them, can still be damaging even if you're old enough.

12-6 Curveball: Take the curveball grip and then move the ball up so your fingers are on the right seam of the horseshoe. PRESET your wrist in a position as if you're throwing a football. Then come straight down. This is much more safe than a curveball although with your fingers off-center you will probably come off very slightly. I would still not recommend throwing it if your not old enough but you can most definetly throw it with hardly any risk once you're old enough to.

Spike Curveball: Take a four-seam grip and then curl your fingers back so your fingertips are pressed hard into the ball. Then move your hand up so your about 3-4 of the way up from the bottom seam to the top and then throw straight down. It will have movement like a 12-6. Most pitchers have more success with a 12-6 but others have a better spike so you should definitley try it. This is completely safe to throw at ALL ages.

Knuckle Curveball: Position your index and middle knuckles so that they're on the bottom of the horeshoe seam and the thumb underneath. As you release flick your fingers forward. This will have curveball-like movement and is safe to throw at ALL ages. However, it could seriously mess up your form so be careful of that.

How do you throw a fork ball?

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To thow a fork ball yo need to split your finger like a splitter and throw it like a changeup

In the Hammer Throw what is the ball made from?

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The ball used in hammer throw is made of steel.

What muscles are used to throw Hammer?

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groin mainly

What is the weight of women's hammer in hammer throw?

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According to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hammer_throw

The men's hammer weighs 16 pounds (7.257 kilograms) and measures 4 feet (122 centimeters) in length and the women's hammer weighs 8.82 pounds (4 kilograms) and four feet (119 centimeters) in length

The traditional Scots hammers thrown at Highland Games are 12 and 16 for women and 16, 22 and 28 for men.

Where did track and field originate?

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Track itself only has discrete roots back to the early 1800's in various countries in Europe, eventually making its way into America. Track events however, started back before there were even countries that one could classify. The Greek started holding Olympic Games including events such as the Standion Race (Running Race), the Long Jump, the Javelin Throw, the Discus throw, and wrestling. All of these (with the exception of Wrestling) are modern day track meet events. So to directly address your question:

Track and field began nearly 2700 years ago in the Greek Empire.

What is a javelin like weapon?

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A Javelin is a spearlike shaft about 8 1 / 2 feet (2.7 meters) long and usually made of wood, used in throwing for distance. Commonly, the Javelin is used in the outdoor activity, Track.

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Who invented the hammer throw?

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Thor's Hammer

What is world record for under 13 hammer throwing?

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The men's hammer weighs 16 lb (7.257 kg) and measures 4 feet (122 cm) in length and the women's hammer weighs 8.82 lb (4 kg) and 4 feet (122 cm) in length.

Why did they invent the hammer?

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Because it became tedious pounding things together with rocks. Necessity is the mother of invention.

What is the sport called where you have many balls and who can throw the ferthast?

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shot put (round ball) or hammer (Round ball attached by wire to handle)

In hammer throw diameter of circle is?

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It's 7 feet or 2,14 meters- The same as the shot circle

How much does the ball in the hammer throw weigh?

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Weight of implements used in international competing contexts (approved by IAAF) Men: Young youth (age 14-15) 4kg - Youth (age 16-17) 5kg - Junior (age 18-19) 6kg - Senior (age 20+) 7,26 kg Women: Young youth (age 14-15) 3kg - Youth (age 16-17) 4kg - Junior (age 18-19) 4kg - Senior (age 20+) 4kg