FHSU University Relations

Dr. Andreas Maheras, track and field coach at Fort Hays State University, published an article in the February 2018 issue of “Techniques,” the official publication of the U.S. Track and Field Association.

“Biomechanical Observations in Hammer Throwing: Distinguishing the Static and the Dynamic,” analyzes the biomechanical aspects of the hammer throw event.

The article challenges existing coaching practices and presents little-known characteristics of the basic phases of the hammer throw.