The Remarkable Backyard League That Inspired International Axe Throwing
The origins of BATL (Backyard Axe Throwing League) inspired an international axe throwing sport. This post delves in to its remarkable history.
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In the last twenty years, a new axe throwing phenomenon has erupted onto the world. It is typified by throwing hatchet-size axes, predominantly indoors, at commercial, dedicated axe throwing venues. This axe throwing phenomenon has spread throughout the world, as enthusiasts and entrepreneurs have championed it in their localities, but its origins can be traced back to a single backyard in Toronto, the birthplace of the Backyard Axe Throwing League (BATL).
