(4.3) Axe Throwing and Perimeter Lines

​NATF arenas have 4 throwing lines:

• The solid Red Fault line
• The solid Black standard throwing line
• The thin, perforated Blue Big axe throwing line
• The solid Yellow perimeter line

These lines must be painted on the grounds of all NATF members venues to ensure throwing distances and safety are properly followed.
The Red Line

• The red foot fault line serves as a safety mechanism to ensure players remain a minimum distance from target while throwing:
  • ​​The player must remain behind this line until both throwers have completed their throw.
• The front of the red line is measured at 110” from the back of the plywood backboard, as if the backboard reached all the way to the ground:
  • The fault line must be a minimum of 6” thick to be clearly visible to throwers and painted across the entire length of a throwing arena.

The Black Line

• The black line is where players will throw their standard throwing axe from:
  • When a thrower prepares for their throw, their back foot must begin completely behind the black line.
• The front of the black line is measured at 170” from the back of the plywood backboard, as if the backboard reached all the way to the ground:
  • It must be painted 10” thick and is 52” in length from left to right;
  • The black line must be centred with the centre of the bullseye:
    • This means that there should 26” on the left and on the right if it is split evenly from the centre of the bullseye.
• This line also doubles as the big axe foot fault line.

The Blue Line

• The blue line is the starting point for players to throw Big Axe:
  • When a thrower prepares for their throw, their back foot must begin completely behind the blue line.
• The front of the blue line is measured at 220” from the back of the plywood backboard, as if the backboard reached all the way to the ground:
  • It must be painted 2” thick and is 52” in length from the left to right:
    • This means that there should 26” on the left and on the right if it is split evenly from the centre of the bullseye.
  • The line should be dotted to illustrate it is not always in use.

The Yellow Line (Perimeter Line)

• The Yellow line is the visual separation of throwers and spectators;
  • The distance of the yellow line may vary by a few inches venue to venue, as it is not related to the mechanics of throwing an axe, but is an important representation of where the throwing arena begins;
  • If you are not in the lanes competing, you are not to cross the yellow line.

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