Thank you for the suggestion! :D
But I can't think of a way for the player to change throw-distance via keyboard while moving around :(
I would think for changing the throw distance you would hit another key like c key or shift key and it would toggle short vs far throw distance with an icon in a bottom corner and then using space bar still for picking up/throwing.
Great idea! :D That will allow the player to move around while at the same time change throw distance!