Athletic Training

THE HAMMER THROW 133 greater will be the distance gained and the less the danger of fouling. (§) In starting the throw the hammer should swing around the head three times, its mo– mentum being increased with each throw. The hammer throw is an event which I would strongly recommend to all large men, because it makes them active and quick on their feet, besides being a splendid body de– veloper. In addition to following closely the instructions I have given here, the beginner will receive much assistance by observing the form of experienced hammer throwers, because a study of their methods will frequently en– able one to overcome faults of style uncon– sciously acquired.