08/12/2023
We've added a simplified ruleset to our WBL rules page for beginners
Simplified Hatchet Rules
1. Target – The Main target is 6 rings (1-6 points) centered at 60 inches.
Four Corner targets with 3 rings (3, 5, and 7 points), 2 centered at 46 inches, and 2 centered at 74 inches.
2. Hatchets must be at least 12 inches in length with an edge no more than 4.25 inches.
3. Foul Line at 12 feet – both players must stay behind until both throw.
4. Matches are 3 games of 5 throws
5. Axes only need to touch the ring to score. They do not have to break through the paint.
6. Corners can be called any time after the first throw – even if the first throw was a 0.
7. If any ring in a corner is scored, the entire corner is closed out for that game.
E.g., if you hit the bottom right 3, you can’t score any of the bottom right rings for the remainder of the game.
8. The player who is behind on the last throw declares their intent first, but both people throw together.
9. The match winner is the person who wins more games.
See the full rules at
Simplified Hatchet Rules Target – The Main target is 6 rings (1-6 points) centered at 60 inches.Four Corner targets with 3 rings (3, 5, and 7 points), 2 centered at 46 inches, and 2 centered at 74 inches. Hatchets must be at least 12 inches in length with an edge no more than 4.25 inches. Foul Lin...
