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How do you throw a Pilum?

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How do you throw a Pilum?
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09-10-2009, 07:21 PM
I've found that how you grip the pilum makes a big difference. I've been taught to hold the pilum with my index finder pointing backwards. Rotation of the hand in the arc of the throw then results with the index finger pointing to where you want the pilum to go. This seems to produce consistent throws with the tip flying straight.
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Re: How do you throw and Pilum? - by M. Demetrius - 09-08-2009, 11:40 PM
Re: How do you throw and Pilum? - by Robert - 09-09-2009, 01:02 PM
Re: How do you throw a Pilum? - by Magnus - 09-09-2009, 09:03 PM
Re: How do you throw a Pilum? - by Robert - 09-10-2009, 07:24 AM
Re: How do you throw a Pilum? - by M. Demetrius - 09-10-2009, 02:58 PM
Re: How do you throw a Pilum? - by Robert - 09-10-2009, 07:03 PM
Re: How do you throw a Pilum? - by Neuraleanus - 09-10-2009, 07:21 PM
Re: How do you throw a Pilum? - by M. Demetrius - 09-10-2009, 11:05 PM
Re: How do you throw a Pilum? - by Robert - 09-11-2009, 06:56 AM
Re: How do you throw a Pilum? - by M. Demetrius - 09-11-2009, 01:53 PM
Re: How do you throw a Pilum? - by PhilusEstilius - 09-11-2009, 02:17 PM
Re: How do you throw a Pilum? - by Robert - 09-11-2009, 02:45 PM
Re: How do you throw a Pilum? - by PhilusEstilius - 09-11-2009, 07:28 PM
Re: How do you throw a Pilum? - by M. Demetrius - 09-11-2009, 10:53 PM
Re: How do you throw a Pilum? - by M. Demetrius - 09-12-2009, 09:49 PM
Re: How do you throw a Pilum? - by jkaler48 - 09-13-2009, 01:38 AM

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