Axe throwing has quickly become one of the most popular new bar games and sports among the younger demographic in all over the world.
With hundreds of locations devoted solely to axe throwing across the world, it is primed to continue developing and becoming a popular game for many years to come.
Continue reading to find out precisely what axe throwing is, some of the fundamental rules, how to handle and throw an axe, tips and techniques, and some of the most popular axe throwing near me.
What exactly is axe throwing?
Axe throwing, like darts, is a sport in which the contestant throws an axe at a target, seeking to hit as near to a bullseye as possible. The world axe throwing league is the governing organisations for the sport of axe throwing (watl).
Let’s have a look at their method of scoring:
Your target will have four rings and a bullseye in the middle at any watl-approved area. Each ring earns increasingly more points, up to a maximum of six at the bullseye.
The kill shot consists of two little dots on the outer ring with a strong risk/reward trade-off.
A kill shot may only be attempted at specified stages throughout the game and is worth eight points.
A typical game is made up of 10 throws followed by tiebreakers. Player’s battle one-on-one and the winner is the one with the most points after 10 throws.
The maximum score in each game is 64 (86)+(28), and the previously stated kill shot may be scored on the fifth and tenth throws of the match (typically players to guarantee a fair playing experience, targets will be switched after five throws).
If a player is talented enough, he or she may participate in leagues and possibly the world championship! Doesn’t it seem like fun?
Before we can begin your throwing, we need to go through how to grip and throw an axe properly. We’ll next go through a couple of other enjoyable games that you may play at an axe-throwing facility.
Axe throwing techniques
Before we begin, a few precautions must be taken!
1. Before trying to throw the axe, make sure the area surrounding you and the target are clean of people. That is, you should not throw an axe when someone is standing near the target or heading towards it. “Throw together, retrieve together” is the key.
2. Sharpening your axe will make it much simpler to stick to the target. This reduces the risk of injury to others around you; nevertheless, after sharpening your axe, avoid touching the blade directly with your fingers to prevent stitches – the sharper and the narrower the axe’s profile, the easier it will stick.
Maintain a strong grip on the axe, similar to that of a baseball bat, and maintain the head as straight and perpendicular to the target as possible. Rotating the axe’s head causes it to fly sideways and makes it less likely to cling to the target.
