There are two primary factors involved in throwing an axe well: consistency of throwing motion and distance from the target. The most difficult of these is consistency. The idea is that for every throw you swing your arm at the same speed, with the same force, and release the axe at the same point in your arm rotation. I've heard it said that it takes 3,000 throws to develop a consistent throw and 10,000 for it to fully develop into muscle memory. The distance you need to sta