In the preliminary swings, which are usually two or three, the thrower stands at the rear of the circle of throw, facing the opposite direction of the throw and, then, rotates the hammer over...

Figure 3 shows an outline of a hammer thrower, the shoulders and arms represented by a triangle. It shows the hammer and the circular path followed by the center of mass of the …

The objective of the hammer throw is to spin around several times within a seven foot circle without leaving and get the hammer to go as far as possible while landing within the forty …

Sketch the free body diagram of the joint system of you and the hammer spinning. Calculate the centrifugal force exerted on the joint center. Calculate the optimal release angle to get the …

Diagram 7 depicts the rhythm of hammer throwing. Class throwers use a technique that enables them to retain effort in single support phases. Single support phases are designated in …

The hammer throwing technique is divided up into three phases: swings, turns and the throw. 3 or 4 turns are normally used to accelerate the hammer. The three most difficult skills for the …

This is a very comprehensive report with equations, images, diagrams and explanations connecting the concepts of level 2 mechanics such as projectile motion, circular motion, …

The hammer was first introduced into the Olympics in 1904 with most hammers throwers today using a three or four turn technique. The following sequence is written for a right-handed …

Rob Earl provides an overview of the technique for throwing the hammer. The event occurs in a cage with moveable doors to accommodate left and right-handed throwers for safety …

Our discussion of hammer throw technique uses various points of reference. This sketch identifies different reference points for where a right-handed thrower should be during the throw. We …