Blog describing the Reach and Rip sheaf technique for the Scottish Highland Games. This approach has been consistent producing PRs for me of 32’ with that 20# sheaf and 37’ with the 16#
Newbie HG athlete here: this is the best explanation of technique that I have found about this event. I practiced today and felt a huge improvement. Thank you for posting this.
What do you think of the pvc some folk insert as a grip? are there any rules on adding a grip? looks like most keep the handle longer than is needed. Why wouldn’t you trim 4-5”?
If they feel like it helps them throw well, I'm all for it. Ultimately, you have to find what works for you. I don't find it helps me. I like the feel of the tines in my hand. I normally have a little tape left over from caber on my middle two fingers. Also, I don't want to "shorten" my tines by putting anything at the base that moves my hand out towards the tips. That leads to less return off the tines. It may be a minor return. But, it could be the difference between making the next height and/or winning.
Newbie HG athlete here: this is the best explanation of technique that I have found about this event. I practiced today and felt a huge improvement. Thank you for posting this.
Agree, fantastic
This is one of the best explanation videos I’ve seen on the sheaf toss.
My sheaf toss is terrible. Thank you for this.
Just starting out, excellent instruction and explanation. Thank you! Best video I've watched so far.
Thanks for doing this video! Much appreciated!
Great instructions! I feel like my sheaf technique is down good. I just need power to fling the bag higher.
What do you think of the pvc some folk insert as a grip? are there any rules on adding a grip? looks like most keep the handle longer than is needed. Why wouldn’t you trim 4-5”?
If they feel like it helps them throw well, I'm all for it. Ultimately, you have to find what works for you.
I don't find it helps me. I like the feel of the tines in my hand. I normally have a little tape left over from caber on my middle two fingers.
Also, I don't want to "shorten" my tines by putting anything at the base that moves my hand out towards the tips. That leads to less return off the tines. It may be a minor return. But, it could be the difference between making the next height and/or winning.
I notice in the instruction you're looking down but in the comp you turn towards the throw. Which is best?
i always follow through and watch the bag go up and over
Thank you sir!
Nice video! Do you not block the lead shoulder at the end? Why is that?
Looks much smoother and natural!
Can you make a video on how to build the sheaf
Where’d ya get that fork !?!