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To throw a boomerang successfully you need to be aware of some of the factors that may influence successful flight and return of your boomerang, these factors are as follows.

Wind
wind can greatly influence the flight of your boomerang and is a big factor in the flight and return of your boomerang. Things too look out for, is how strong the wind is - This can greatly affect the successful return of your boomerang, in some cases if the wind is extremely strong there would be no point in throwing. The direction of the wind - make note of witch direction the wind is coming from this will help you determine witch way to stand and witch angle to throw your boomerang. So the best condition for throwing a boomerang so it achieves the best flight would be in no wind conditions or light wind conditions. In time with regular practice you will be able adjust your throw to any wind condition. The best angle your boomerang should face the wind between 45° and 90° to the right or left of the wind in direct relation to the throwing hand. wind can also blow your boomerang into the trees or onto a rooftop so try to find a clear space to practice like a field or beach.

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Space
This space can be anything from your backyard, to the beach. A good place to practice throwing your boomerang, is at a park or an empty field. If go to a park try to avoid the trees make sure your are in a clear area and there is light wind refer to wind section. This way you wont have to worry about your boomerangs getting stuck in the trees. So I would recommend sports field, soccer, football or even cricket grounds would be a perfect spot to practice.

How to hold a boomerang correctly

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your boomerang should be held using your thumb, index and middle finger, the curved side of the boomerang should be facing you. The flat side of the boomerang should be on the palm of your hand held between your thumb and index finger. To achieve maximum spin hold as close to the bottom of the boomerang as you can.

The pinch grip - the pinch grip gives the thrower more spin and control of the boomerang. To use the pinch grip place the boomerang between your thumb and your forefinger, with the thumb on the curved surface of the boomerang. Bring the boomerang back towards the wrist at a 45 to 50 degree angle. pinch the boomerang tightly relax your wrist bring it back and slightly bend it to achieve a better spin when throwing the extra spin will help your boomerang to return.

Boomerang Flight

All returning boomerangs fly in circles, the size off the circle depends on the type off boomerang you are throwing the average circle will probably be between 25 to 30 meters depending on the type off boomerang you are throwing and also depending on your throw. Each boomerang has its one unique flight.

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	Artfly aboriginal boomerangs	Throwing your boomerang
		The best way to throw a boomerang is over your arm just like you would throw a baseball. The boomerang should be nearly vertical to the ground, when its released. Bring your arm back over your shoulder, with your wrist bent slightly backwards. Follow through with a smooth body motion and a strong snap of the wrist up on release. This will create a spin, and the spin of the boomerang is more important than the actual power of the throw. you should be holing your boomerang tightly through out the throw releasing at the appropriate time. Then the boomerang will pull itself out of your grip. Aim the boomerang at or just above the horizon prior to pulling your hand back. its important to release the boomerang at the peak height of your throw this will give you better results when the throw is done correctly. The boomerang will fly in a circle and reach the apex of its flight at the point furthest away from you. As the boomerang returns it will begin to slow down and hover towards the ground and that's when its time for the catch!
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Catching your boomerang

After you are familiar with the flight path of your boomerang you can now attempt to catch it. Be careful not to get in the way off a rapid speeding boomerang, it might hurt if you attempt to catch it. the best time to catch it is when its thrown correctly, the flight of the boomerang is slowing down and there is not too much force behind it. That is the perfect time to move in for the catch, offcourse this takes a bit off practice to learn, and in time once you get used to your boomerang you will not have a problem catching. if your starting out just practice throwing changing your grip the angle and the force off which you throw the boomerang. You will notice the change in flight and very soon you will be able to adapt to the conditions of the flight. that's when you will know when and how to catch it.

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