Throwing The Weight At The Highland Games Markinch Fife Scotland
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Channel: tourscotland · 2018 · Music
Tour Scotland travel video of an athlete throwing the weight at the Highland Games on visit to John Dixon Park in Markinch, Fife. The weight is thrown one handed from a rectangular area behind a toe board or trig. The athlete must stay behind the trig at all times during the throw. The techniques vary, but usually involve a turning or spinning motion to increase momentum before the release. Each athlete gets three attempts, with places determined by the best throw.The Scottish Highland Games contain two weight throwing events. In the one event the weight, 28lb or 56lb, is thrown in a similar manner to a discus. In the other event, the 56lb weight gets thrown over a bar for height.
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