Well, being that im fairly stocky and I really want to get started in Highland Games, yet realize I am NOT at my full potential (for cabers and WFD) due to knee injury, I will only participate in the Sheaf Toss and the Hammer Toss at the Columbus, IN Games in Mid-September.

I can't wait.

I got the dimensions for the hammer (rattan, 50", 22 pounds) and for the sheaf (rope filled burlap sack, 20+ pounds) and intend to make myself a couple for practice.

I used to be a National Team level rock free climber and also ran sponsored MX for a few years in my better years, so I understand the kinetics of these 2 throws I'll participate in.

Do you guys have any special tricks you use for training other than toss, toss...and more toss?