Throwing a hawk is a lot like bowling... the throw and release need to be smooth and consistent. Don't try to throw hard, try to throw smooth. Distance to target is important... once you get that part down, half the learning battle is over. Start with the hawk head up and the handle horizontal, fist holding it just above your shoulder on that side with about one inch of the handle sticking out below your fist... your forearm should be almost verticle, your upper arm horizontal. Don't cock your arm back further from that position, just push forward from that point. Release the hawk as your arm extends out to about the position of a handshake... let the hawk slide out of your fist by loosening your grip. This methos was taught to my wife and I by a professional tomahawk thrower. using this method, I stick the hawk at least 90% of the time, consistently... and I've only been throwing a little while.
