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Axe throwing has become a really popular activity. It used to be just something that would show up around lumberjacks, but now you can find axe-throwing facilities in many towns and cities. It's also something that you can do at your own house if you have the room for a setup. If you are going to start throwing axes, there are some things you need to know before you get started. 

Get the Right Axe

These aren't the axes that you pick up at the hardware store to hack down some trees. You can find these axes at a sporting goods store. Throwing axes are designed specifically to throw. They have to be perfectly balanced so the axe will spin the way that it should. You may want to handle a few axes before you make your final purchase so that you get ones that feel good in your hand. You will also need to make sure that they are sharp. If the axes aren't sharp, they won't stick in the target. The axes may not start out sharp, so you will need to learn how to sharpen them. 

Learn the Right Hold

You need to learn how to hold the axe the right way so that you can throw it and release it the way you need. You don't want to hold it too tightly or choke up on it because it will make it hard for you to release at the right time. If you are going to throw single-handed, hold the axe in your dominant hand. You will hold the axe so that the blade is near your ear. Then you will throw the axe in a dart-like manner, releasing it when the handle is vertical. Throwing single-handed is more difficult, so you might want to start throwing double-handed. You should hold the axe handle like a baseball bat, and you are going to throw it like you are throwing a soccer ball over your head. When the blade is at eye level, you should let go of the axe. You don't want to flick your wrists, you just want to keep your arm straight and loose. 

If you are looking for a new hobby, then you might want to check out axe throwing. It can be a lot of fun. You can find a lot of facilities to do it, or even build your own throwing area at your house if you have enough of a backyard to do it safely. 

For more information about axe throwing, contact a local facility, like Axe Kicking Entertainment.