01-19-2021, 10:21 AM
As a former rugby player I also think the overhead (overarm) throwing method is probably superior to the underhand. Some rugby players, scrum halves in particular, like to throw a rugby ball overhead, using the long-axis of the ball held in the palm of the hand and with the finger tips just cupping the circumference (think of the ball being a very short javelin). The overhead throw imparts most of the momentum but, the crucial bit, is the rapid spin imparted by the finger tips to the ball as it leaves the palm. The result is a rugby ball travelling rapidly length-wise, spinning around the long axis and maintaining a steady trajectory. It goes further, straighter and more accurately than the normal two handed underarm throw. The imparted spin is critical to success. Takes a lot of practice.
On seeing plumbata I naturally want to hold the lead portion in the palm of my hand, with fingertips resting on it, to give it spin when thrown overhead.
Regards, Steve Kaye
On seeing plumbata I naturally want to hold the lead portion in the palm of my hand, with fingertips resting on it, to give it spin when thrown overhead.
Regards, Steve Kaye