Achilles Pop

  • In basic foot break, reach high on poles with hand that is same-side as the top foot in break, bring the other hand under that arm, between the poles and the body, rotate body to follow, regrasp under the high hand, thumbs towards the ceiling
  • Hands will be on the poles above and behind the head, poles running down side of head (same side as the lower hand that just regrasped), and long that same-side shoulder
  • Release foot break, straddle and catch tails with leg opposite the side where the poles are
  • Straddle-invert, place achilles on poles with leg that caught the tails
  • Release hand that is the same-side as the placed achilles, grab tails just below bottom, lever free leg towards floor, release top hand from pole, pose
  • Bring free leg in front of pole, hook knee, release achilles and lever that leg towards floor
  • Bring free arm between body and pole, dropping silk off shoulder, hold tight with break hand, pop

What does your studio call this skill?

  • Achilles Pop

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