The competition consists of four backward walks performed on five different lines. The thrower will have to make three throws for each of the five distances for a total of 15 throws in each walk and 60 throws in total.
Thrower starts on closest line (3 meters). Three axes are thrown from left to right. One axe to one target.
After three throws from line thrower collects his axes and moves to next line (for example 4 meters).
Maximum breadth of the blade 12cm. Length: from the bottom edge of the handle to the top edge of the head minimum 25cm.
The axes used must be identical, comply with the general rules and can be verified by the judges. There is an obligation to enter the competition line with at least three tools.
The thrower will throw 4 runs. In each run, he will throw one round of three throws per distance mark - starting behind the closest distance mark and moving back behind the next distance mark after completing the previous round. He will thus throw from all distances in one run, resulting in a total number of 60 throws (5 distances x 3 throws per round x 4 runs).
The thrower does not have to stand directly at the distance marks, but can move back a maximum of 100cm minus the length of his front foot. Position of back foot does not matter.
After each evaluation, the thrower retrieves the throwing tools. The thrower can request that, before another throw at a target, the throwing tool sticking there be evaluated and removed.
The tool will be counted exactly as it is sticking in the target, it will not be redressed perpendicular to the target.
For a throw to be valid, an axe's blade must stick.
The best ring that is cut will be counted.
Distances are measured from the tip of the foot that was closest to the target during the throw. It is thus forbidden to transgress the minimum distance lines, doing so will make the throw invalid (0 points).
If more than 5 women participate, there will be a separate ranking for them.
The target is a circle measuring 50cm in diameter; it is partitioned into 5 concentric rings with the following diameters (and colours): 10cm (black), 20cm (white), 30cm (red), 40cm (white), 50cm (red).
Points: the centre (bullseye) earns 5 points, 4/3/2/1 points are awarded for the respective outer rings.
Heights of the targets (measured from the bullseye to the ground): 1.30m up to 1.60m.
Precision Knife No-Spin 3m, 5m, 7m
The competition consists of 21 throws for each competition distance (3,5,7).
Situation
Three knives are thrown from left to right. One knife to one target.
After three throws from line thrower collects his knives and throws three more throws until he has thrown 21 throws at the given distance.
Technique
Knives can spin maximum 170 degrees upon release of the knife.
Sports Equipment
Only knives with a rigid blade, longer than 23cm havier than 170g and with a blade narrower than 6cm.
The knives used must be identical, comply with the general rules and can be verified by the judges. There is an obligation to enter the competition line with at least three tools.
Distances
3 meters
5 meters
7 meters
Procedure
In each distance, he will throw 7 rounds of three throws per distance mark.
The thrower does not have to stand directly at the distance marks, but can move back a maximum of 100cm minus the length of his front foot. Position of back foot does not matter.
Counting points
After each evaluation, the thrower retrieves the throwing tools. The thrower can request that, before another throw at a target, the throwing tool sticking there be evaluated and removed.
The tool will be counted exactly as it is sticking in the target, it will not be redressed perpendicular to the target.
For a throw to be valid, a knife's tip must stick.
The best ring that is cut will be counted.
Distances are measured from the tip of the foot that was closest to the target during the throw. It is thus forbidden to transgress the minimum distance lines, doing so will make the throw invalid (0 points).
If more than 5 women participate, there will be a separate ranking for them.
Targets
The target is a circle measuring 50cm in diameter; it is partitioned into 5 concentric rings with the following diameters (and colours): 10cm (black), 20cm (white), 30cm (red), 40cm (white), 50cm (red).
Points: the centre (bullseye) earns 5 points, 4/3/2/1 points are awarded for the respective outer rings.
Heights of the targets (measured from the bullseye to the ground): 1.30m up to 1.60m.
Precision Knife Spin 3m, 5m, 7m
The competition consists of 21 throws for each competition distance (3,5,7).
Situation
Three knives are thrown from left to right. One knife to one target.
After three throws from line thrower collects his knives and throws three more throws until he has thrown 21 throws at the given distance.
Technique
Knives have to spin at least half of rotation. More than 180 degrees.
Sports Equipment
Only knives with a rigid blade, longer than 23cm havier than 170g and with a blade narrower than 6cm.
The knives used must be identical, comply with the general rules and can be verified by the judges. There is an obligation to enter the competition line with at least three tools.
Distances
3 meters
5 meters
7 meters
Procedure
In each distance, he will throw 7 rounds of three throws per distance mark.
The thrower does not have to stand directly at the distance marks, but can move back a maximum of 100cm minus the length of his front foot. Position of back foot does not matter.
Counting points
After each evaluation, the thrower retrieves the throwing tools. The thrower can request that, before another throw at a target, the throwing tool sticking there be evaluated and removed.
The tool will be counted exactly as it is sticking in the target, it will not be redressed perpendicular to the target.
For a throw to be valid, a knife's tip must stick.
The best ring that is cut will be counted.
Distances are measured from the tip of the foot that was closest to the target during the throw. It is thus forbidden to transgress the minimum distance lines, doing so will make the throw invalid (0 points).
If more than 5 women participate, there will be a separate ranking for them.
Targets
The target is a circle measuring 50cm in diameter; it is partitioned into 5 concentric rings with the following diameters (and colours): 10cm (black), 20cm (white), 30cm (red), 40cm (white), 50cm (red).
Points: the centre (bullseye) earns 5 points, 4/3/2/1 points are awarded for the respective outer rings.
Heights of the targets (measured from the bullseye to the ground): 1.30m up to 1.60m.
Precision Axe 3m, 5m, 7m
The competition consists of 21 throws for each competition distance (3,5,7).
Situation
Three knives are thrown from left to right. One knife to one target.
After three throws from line thrower collects his axes and throws three more throws until he has thrown 21 throws at the given distance.
Sports Equipment
Maximum breadth of the blade 12cm. Length: from the bottom edge of the handle to the top edge of the head minimum 25cm.
The axes used must be identical, comply with the general rules and can be verified by the judges. There is an obligation to enter the competition line with at least three tools.
Distances
3 meters
5 meters
7 meters
Procedure
In each distance, he will throw 7 rounds of three throws per distance mark.
The thrower does not have to stand directly at the distance marks, but can move back a maximum of 100cm minus the length of his front foot. Position of back foot does not matter.
Counting points
After each evaluation, the thrower retrieves the throwing tools. The thrower can request that, before another throw at a target, the throwing tool sticking there be evaluated and removed.
The tool will be counted exactly as it is sticking in the target, it will not be redressed perpendicular to the target.
For a throw to be valid, an axe's blade must stick.
The best ring that is cut will be counted.
Distances are measured from the tip of the foot that was closest to the target during the throw. It is thus forbidden to transgress the minimum distance lines, doing so will make the throw invalid (0 points).
If more than 5 women participate, there will be a separate ranking for them.
Targets
The target is a circle measuring 50cm in diameter; it is partitioned into 5 concentric rings with the following diameters (and colours): 10cm (black), 20cm (white), 30cm (red), 40cm (white), 50cm (red).
Points: the centre (bullseye) earns 5 points, 4/3/2/1 points are awarded for the respective outer rings.
Heights of the targets (measured from the bullseye to the ground): 1.30m up to 1.60m.
Long Distance Knife No-Spin
The competition consists of three throws in each segment. The thrower have to stick at least one of three knives to be able to move to next segment.
Situation
Thrower starts on closest segment (4-7 meters). Three knives are thrown. If no knife sticks competition ends.
After knive sticks thrower can move to next segment.
Technique
Knives can spin maximum 170 degrees upon release of the knife.
Sports Equipment
Only knives with a rigid blade, longer than 23cm havier than 170g and with a blade narrower than 6cm.
The knives used must be identical, comply with the general rules and can be verified by the judges. There is an obligation to enter the competition line with at least three tools.
Distances
4-7 meters
7-10 meters
10-13 meters
13-16 meters
16-19 meters
19-22 meters
22-25 meters
25-28 meters
etc.
Procedure
The goal is to achieve a stick in this circle from the farthest distance.
The minimum distance to the target is 4m. From here, areas of 3m in length follow (that is, 4-7m, 7-10m, 10-13m,…). The contestant chooses a distance in the first area, from here he has 3 throws (there are no test throws). If he achieves a stick, he may proceed back further away from the target and has again 3 throws. He may go back at most into the next area. The procedure ends if 3 throws are unsuccessful; The distance achieved will be noted, measured to the centimetre. The areas only concern the measuring of the distance, not the throw itself (for example, it is allowed to throw from a distance of 6.99m even though one stands in two areas at once). After the first throw in an area, it is forbidden to go back to an area closer to the target.
Counting points
Biggest distance of three throws in a segment counts.
Targets
The target is a circle with a diameter of 1m.
Heights of the target (measured from the bullseye to the ground): 1.30m up to 1.60m.
Long Distance Knife Spin
The competition consists of three throws in each segment. The thrower have to stick at least one of three knives to be able to move to next segment.
Situation
Thrower starts on closest segment (7-10 meters). Three knives are thrown. If no knife sticks competition ends.
After knive sticks thrower can move to next segment.
Technique
Knives have to spin at least half of rotation. More than 180 degrees.
Sports Equipment
Only knives with a rigid blade, longer than 23cm havier than 170g and with a blade narrower than 6cm.
The knives used must be identical, comply with the general rules and can be verified by the judges. There is an obligation to enter the competition line with at least three tools.
Distances
7-10 meters
10-13 meters
13-16 meters
16-19 meters
19-22 meters
22-25 meters
25-28 meters
etc.
Procedure
The goal is to achieve a stick in this circle from the farthest distance.
The minimum distance to the target is 7m. From here, areas of 3m in length follow (that is, 7-10m, 10-13m,…). The contestant chooses a distance in the first area, from here he has 3 throws (there are no test throws). If he achieves a stick, he may proceed back further away from the target and has again 3 throws. He may go back at most into the next area. The procedure ends if 3 throws are unsuccessful; The distance achieved will be noted, measured to the centimetre. The areas only concern the measuring of the distance, not the throw itself (for example, it is allowed to throw from a distance of 9.99m even though one stands in two areas at once). After the first throw in an area, it is forbidden to go back to an area closer to the target.
Counting points
Biggest distance of three throws in a segment counts.
Targets
The target is a circle with a diameter of 1m.
Heights of the target (measured from the bullseye to the ground): 1.30m up to 1.60m.
Long Distance Axe
The competition consists of three throws in each segment. The thrower have to stick at least one of three axes to be able to move to next segment.
Situation
Thrower starts on closest segment (7-10 meters). Three axes are thrown. If no axe sticks competition ends.
After knive sticks axe can move to next segment.
Sports Equipment
Maximum breadth of the blade 12cm. Length: from the bottom edge of the handle to the top edge of the head minimum 25cm.
The axes used must be identical, comply with the general rules and can be verified by the judges. There is an obligation to enter the competition line with at least three tools.
Distances
7-10 meters
10-13 meters
13-16 meters
16-19 meters
19-22 meters
22-25 meters
25-28 meters
etc.
Procedure
The goal is to achieve a stick in this circle from the farthest distance.
The minimum distance to the target is 7m. From here, areas of 3m in length follow (that is, 7-10m, 10-13m,…). The contestant chooses a distance in the first area, from here he has 3 throws (there are no test throws). If he achieves a stick, he may proceed back further away from the target and has again 3 throws. He may go back at most into the next area. The procedure ends if 3 throws are unsuccessful; The distance achieved will be noted, measured to the centimetre. The areas only concern the measuring of the distance, not the throw itself (for example, it is allowed to throw from a distance of 9.99m even though one stands in two areas at once). After the first throw in an area, it is forbidden to go back to an area closer to the target.
Counting points
Biggest distance of three throws in a segment counts.
Targets
The target is a circle with a diameter of 1m.
Heights of the target (measured from the bullseye to the ground): 1.30m up to 1.60m.
Silhouette Axe
The competition consists of 15 bullseyes. The thrower have to stick one after another and must not hit circle inside.
Situation
Maximum points: 75
Throws: 15
Technique
All techniques are allowed.
Sports Equipment
Maximum breadth of the blade 12cm. Length: from the bottom edge of the handle to the top edge of the head minimum 25cm.
The axes used must be identical, comply with the general rules and can be verified by the judges. There is an obligation to enter the competition line with at least three tools.
Distances
3 meters
Procedure
Thrower starts on 3 meters. The axes are thrown in order from bullseye #1 to #15.
Counting points
Each bullseye counts as 5 points. Inner circle counts as -10 points.
Targets
The targets are circles with a diameter of 10cm around two red circles with a diameter of 30cm.
Silhouette Knife
The competition consists of 15 bullseyes. The thrower have to stick one after another and must not hit circle inside.
Situation
Maximum points: 75
Throws: 15
Technique
All techniques are allowed.
Sports Equipment
Only knives with a rigid blade, longer than 23cm havier than 170g and with a blade narrower than 6cm.
The knives used must be identical, comply with the general rules and can be verified by the judges. There is an obligation to enter the competition line with at least three tools.
Distances
3 meters
Procedure
Thrower starts on 3 meters. The knives are thrown in order from bullseye #1 to #15.
Counting points
Each bullseye counts as 5 points. Inner circle counts as -10 points.
Targets
The targets are circles with a diameter of 10cm around two red circles with a diameter of 30cm.
Plank
The competition consists of 9 counted segments. The thrower have to stick as many segments as he can.
Situation
Maximum points: 45
Throws: 9
Technique
All techniques are allowed.
Sports Equipment
Only knives with a rigid blade, longer than 23cm havier than 170g and with a blade narrower than 6cm.
The knives used must be identical, comply with the general rules and can be verified by the judges. There is an obligation to enter the competition line with at least three tools.
Distances
3 meters
Procedure
Thrower throws from 3 meters. The knives are thrown in any order to segments #1 to #9.
Each segment can be counted just once.
But you can throw on segment as many times you want. So you can spend all your nine throws trying to hit segment #8.
Counting points
Each segment counts for its number. So segment #7 gives you 7 points and segment #1 gives you 1 point.
Targets
The target is a plank of wood divided into 9 segments delimited by thick black line which counts as 0 points.
Moving target
The goal of this discipline is to hit a moving target with three knives within 15 seconds. The target swings on the rope after being released from the same spot.
Situation
Technique
All techniques are allowed.
Sports Equipment
Only knives with a rigid blade, longer than 23cm havier than 170g and with a blade narrower than 6cm.
The knives used must be identical, comply with the general rules and can be verified by the judges. There is an obligation to enter the competition line with at least three tools.
Distances
3 meters
Procedure
The thrower throws 3 attempts at three knives from 3 meters.
Counting points
After each evaluation, the thrower retrieves the throwing tools.
The tool will be counted exactly as it is sticking in the target, it will not be redressed perpendicular to the target.
For a throw to be valid, a knife's tip must stick.
The best ring that is cut will be counted.
Distances are measured from the tip of the foot that was closest to the target during the throw. It is thus forbidden to transgress the minimum distance lines, doing so will make the throw invalid (0 points).
If more than 5 women participate, there will be a separate ranking for them.
Targets
The target is a circle measuring 30cm in diameter; it is partitioned into 3 concentric rings with the following diameters (and colours): 10cm (black), 20cm (white), 30cm (red).
Points: the centre (bullseye) earns 5 points, 4/3 points are awarded for the respective outer rings. Any hit outside the circles (from the side) is scored as 1 point.
Heights of the targets (measured from the bullseye to the ground): 1.30m up to 1.60m.
Hunter
The goal is to hit 8 targets at an unknown distance with three knives each. Targets have different sizes and different angles.
Situation
Technique
All techniques are allowed.
Sports Equipment
Only knives with a rigid blade, longer than 23cm havier than 170g and with a blade narrower than 6cm.
The knives used must be identical, comply with the general rules and can be verified by the judges. There is an obligation to enter the competition line with at least three tools.
Distances
Unknown
Procedure
The thrower throws the knife from a defined circle in which he must stand with both feet. Throws 3 knives at each target.
Counting points
The target is divided into a bullseye and the rest of the target. A bullseye hit with the first knife is rated as 5 points, with the second knife as 4 points and with the third knife as 3 points.
Hitting a target outside the bullseye is scored 3 points for the first knife, 2 points for the second knife and 1 point for the third knife.
Targets
The targets are of different sizes and at different angles from the thrower.
DUEL
The goal is to stick the knife faster than the opponent at a set signal. They compete in pairs.
Situation
Technique
All techniques are allowed.
Sports Equipment
Only knife with a rigid blade, longer than 23cm havier than 170g and with a blade narrower than 6cm.
Distances
3 meters
Procedure
Thrower throws from 3 meters.
Counting points
The winner must win over the loser twice. The faster thrower wins.
Targets
The target is a circle measuring 50cm in diameter.
Heights of the targets (measured from the bullseye to the ground): 1.30m up to 1.60m.
Whip
You have to hit objects with the whip.
Situation
Equipment
Whip.
Targets
Shotgun shells, spaghetti, etc.
Coutanque
Coutanque was created one night in September 2018 by the french team No Sleep Team.
This precision game is played in two teams, the players throw their knives as close as possible of a nail placed in the center of a log round, laying flat on the ground.
In addition the knives are thrown from below (as bowling) and players are placed behind the throwing line 3 meters from the nail.
You could play against an opponent with 3 knives, or in teams of two to three players, each with 6 knives.
The matches are played in 2 winning sets of 11 or 13 points.
Coutanque is a fun and competitive precision game!
