Einzelwurf

Einzelwurf, literally “single throw,” is a term used in German-language sports, games, and rule texts to describe a single attempt to throw at a target or to achieve a score. It denotes an individual throw in contrast to a series of throws, multiple attempts, or a combined result. The exact meaning and implications of an Einzelwurf vary by sport and context; some rule sets specify that each participant is permitted only one throw, while others use the term to label the scoring of one shot within a larger sequence.

In practice, Einzelwurf can appear in settings such as school sport tests, carnival or fair-ground games, and in the formal description of specific throwing disciplines where the notion of a single, counted attempt is important. When a competition requires multiple attempts, the term Einzelwurf may be contrasted with terms like Mehrfachwurf (multiple throws) or Wurfserie (a series of throws).

Etymology: Einzelwurf is composed of Einzel (single) and Wurf (throw).

See also: Wurf, Wurfserie, Mehrfachwurf.