The hammer throw is an Olympic track and field event where athletes spin and release a weighted hammer from a circular throwing area. Some key points: - The hammer throw originated in the early Olympic Games in 1900 and has traditionally been dominated by European athletes. - For safety, officials and retrievers should avoid turning their backs to the throwing area in case an athlete loses balance. The ground must also be clear of objects. - Proper technique involves gripping the hammer, taking an initial stance, preliminary swings to build momentum, turns to generate power, delivery of the throw, and recovery. - Men throw a 7.26kg hammer and women a 4kg hammer, both from a 2.

1. TRACK & FIELD
Hammer Throw

3. Introduction
• A hammer is a tool consisting of a
weighted "head" fixed to a long handle
that is swung to deliver an impact to a
small area of an object.

4. History
• The hammer the hammer throw is one of the
oldest of Olympic Games competitions, first
included at the 1900 games in Paris, France
(the second Olympiad of the modern era). Its
history since the late 1960s and legacy prior
to inclusion in the Olympics have been
dominated by European and Eastern
European influence, which has affected
interest in the event in other parts of the
world.

5. Safety suggestions
• During the performance, all the retrievers and
officials are ordered not to turn their back to the
area of playing. This is because in the worst case,
if any practitioner loses his/her balance, some
hazard may happen.
• Soon after bringing the implement to the
athletic area, the retrievers are advised to walk
backward or on the side of their head.
• Officials and other judges should always stand at
the back side of the net.

6. • Always inspect the ground before
practicing because maximum times during
rainy season or in winter season, the
ground becomes wet and slippery.
• The ground should be clear from any
foreign objects.
• Before throwing, make sure that no one is
present on the landing area.

7. Technique
1. Grip
2. Initial stance
3. Preliminary swing
4. The turns
5. The delivery(release)
6. The recovery

8. The grip
• The hammer is placed between the first and
second ridge of the left hand. The fingers of
the left hand curl in and the right hand is
placed over the left hand.

9. Initial stance
• The thrower will set up with both feet flat,
shoulder width apart and knees bent in a
quarter squat position. The bodyweight
should be equally distributed. The right
hand thrower grips the hammer handle
with the left hand.

10. Preliminary swings
• The preliminary swings are used to
commence momentum of the throw. The
athlete, in general, uses two swings, but
more or less can be used. The swing starts
from behind the right side of the body,
taking the hammer forward away from the
body and over the head.

11. The Turns
-Single support phase
• Single support on outer edge of the left
foot.
• Left knee bend
• Hips in opposition to hammer
• Arms should be extended
• Hammer high point over head

12. - Double support phase
• Right foot lands actively on ball of the foot
• Left foot contact on ball of the foot
• Feet shoulder feet apart
• Both knee clearly bend
• Hammer still over the head behind the body
• Arms extended

13. The Delivery
• Right foot turns on ball of the foot in direction
of turn
• Left foot on entire sole
• Left side of body blocked
• Trunk lean back slightly
• Arms extended
• Complete body extension (feet, knees, hip,
trunk)
• Arms pull forward and upward

14. The Recovery
• After releasing the hammer, the thrower
concentrate to staying in the ring and not to
fouling the throw.

15. Measurement

16. • The men's hammer weighs 16 pounds
(7.26 kg) and the women's hammer
weighs 8.82 lb (4 kg)
• The hammer is thrown from a circle with
a 2.135-meter diameter (7 feet).