The art of flag throwing dates back to the medieval guilds. The guilds banner or flag was considered a symbol of purity a mustn't never touch te ground.

There a two major categories of flag throwing: classical and acrobatical

Classical

The flag is turned left and right around the body in a standing posture.

Acrobatical

The flag thrower uses both hands to move the flag in a sitting, laying or kneeling posture.

External links

• Flag throwing (http://www.fotw.us/flags/xf-thro.html), on Flags Of The World website.