Mike Vs Sean: WATL Style

Author Sean Malvey | 29 June 2017

Axe Specs

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  • All WATL certified axes must confirm to the following standards:
  • The axe head must weigh between 1 and 1.75lbs.
  • The blade on the head should be between 4.25” inches and 4.75" inches long.
  • The handle may be made of wood, steel or plastic and length be at least 12" inches long, including the handle in the eye of the head of the axe.

Operating Area

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  • Axe Throwing Distance: Players will throw from the boxed area marked on the floor, 12-15 feet away from the targets. The lines are made from 1” inch thick tape or can be painted on the floor. Each box is 3 feet wide.
  • Players must have their lead foot in the boxed area when throwing the axe.
  • A player's lead foot is allowed to touch the front line during the throw.
  • If their foot is over the front line at the commencement of their throw or at the release of the axe throw, their throw will be counted as a zero.

Scoring

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  • The black line awards points associated with the ring. 6 points for the bullseye. 4 points for the 2nd ring. 3 points for the 3rd ring. 2 points for the 4th ring. 1 point for the 5th ring.
  • Players must have their lead foot in the boxed area when throwing the axe.
  • A player's lead foot is allowed to touch the front line during the throw.
  • If their foot is over the front line at the commencement of their throw or at the release of the axe throw, their throw will be counted as a zero.

Match Play

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Match Play Begins! Watch to see who wins our first ever Axeadelphia WATL match.