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Hi
So, I learned forward swing and backward swing. I can also swing in opposite direction. I then learnt the butterfly and giant butterfly moves. I am now progressing to alternate butterfly move but end up hitting myself in the back.
Any suggestions or tips ..
thanks in advance
D.D.
EDITED_BY: ddedhia (1091683798)
Hi
So, I learned forward swing and backward swing. I can also swing in opposite direction. I then learnt the butterfly and giant butterfly moves. I am now progressing to alternate butterfly move but end up hitting myself in the back.
Any suggestions or tips ..
thanks in advance
D.D.
EDITED_BY: ddedhia (1091683798)
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Umm. Well, sorry to say it (this is one of my least favourite tips, and here I am using it!) I think this may just take practice! Getting planes right can be difficult, but after a time, often with many errors and bruises, everything will become smoother and you won't hit yourself so much. Sorry for the inadequate advice - keep it up though!
Umm. Well, sorry to say it (this is one of my least favourite tips, and here I am using it!) I think this may just take practice! Getting planes right can be difficult, but after a time, often with many errors and bruises, everything will become smoother and you won't hit yourself so much. Sorry for the inadequate advice - keep it up though!
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Yeah, just practise doing it with one hand at a time until each separate hand is smooth, and then move onto trying each one in turn
Yeah, just practise doing it with one hand at a time until each separate hand is smooth, and then move onto trying each one in turn
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ok, im also having trouble with the alternate butterfly. ive been at this a VERY short time *g* My problem is that when i bring the hand back i seem to put in an extra twist that makes the poi do a figure of 8.. it looks nice but its not what im trying to do and im gettnig frustrated!! *lol*
ok, im also having trouble with the alternate butterfly. ive been at this a VERY short time *g* My problem is that when i bring the hand back i seem to put in an extra twist that makes the poi do a figure of 8.. it looks nice but its not what im trying to do and im gettnig frustrated!! *lol*
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when frustrated, just remind yourself that getting hit in the eye, the temple, the crotch, the back of the knees and the small of the back is, in fact, a zen thing and all shall be restored
when frustrated, just remind yourself that getting hit in the eye, the temple, the crotch, the back of the knees and the small of the back is, in fact, a zen thing and all shall be restored
-No future in it-
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Totally agree stiks, all about the zen in this sort of situation
Worth trying bending over backwards a bit more/less. Both of these have resulted in me hitting myself in the back/bum
Totally agree stiks, all about the zen in this sort of situation
Worth trying bending over backwards a bit more/less. Both of these have resulted in me hitting myself in the back/bum
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