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Axe Throwing
Axe throwing is a target-throwing sport in which players throw rule-compliant axes at wooden targets in secured lanes. Scoring depends on where the axe sticks; modern competition uses disciplines such as hatchet, big axe and duals with fault lines, scoring zones and Killshots.
LevelMain sport
FamilyPrecision Sport
CategoryPrecision sport
Classification
Category
Precision sport
Family
Precision Sport
Level
Main sport
Weitere Angaben
Aliases
Double bit axe throwing, Sport axe throwing, Axe Throwing, Double Bit Axe Throwing, Sport Axe Throwing, axe-throwing
Tags
individual, einzeln, axtwerfen, precision-sport, axe-throwing, prazisionssport, praezisionssport, double-bit-axe-throwing
Rules and format
Die Grundlagen
Ziel
Throw the axe legally and hit the highest scoring zones possible.
Teilnehmer
Individual, team or duals by discipline.
Teamgröße
Individual or two-player team in duals.
Spielfeld
Lane with target board, safety walls and fault line.
Dauer
WATL hatchet game with 10 throws; other disciplines by rulebook.
Wertung
The axe scores where the valid bit touches the scoring zone; drops or faults score under the rule set.
Gewinnbedingung
Highest score; ties use Killshot/sudden-death logic.
Ausrüstung
- throwing axe
- target board
- lane
- fault line
- closed shoes
Wichtige Regelpunkte
- crossing fault line
- unsafe throw
- axe drops before scoring
- entering lane too early
- axe outside specification
Regelquellen
Federations and sources
- Official Rules World Axe Throwing League · official-rulebook · high
- World Axe Throwing League World Axe Throwing League · governing-body-guide · high
- How To Throw an Axe: Tips for Beginners World Axe Throwing League · beginner-video-guide · medium