Cradle Crossback (egg beater 3 times) Straddle-invert, bring one leg with tails in front of the poles Grab high on poles, pull up to have poles behind you, be sure to not lose any egg beaters Straddle wide, let go of poles, dive forward with hands high above head and together, come through poles whenContinue reading “360 Half Monty”
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Cradle Crossback
Split silks and egg beater legs 2-3 times Bring body through poles, let go of one hand, bring body to horizontal position, twist towards the hand holding the pole, and bend knees Place free hand high on pole, pull up, bring original hand between pole and body, grab other pole Bring shoulders up and through,Continue reading “Cradle Crossback”
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 theContinue reading “Achilles Pop”
Double Brazilian
Split silks, straddle-invert, crochet both legs, cross silks behind back Wrap each knee and recrochet legs Eggbeater both legs 3 times Cross back (many different ways to do this) Straddle-invert again, cross one leg in front of poles, grab poles high, pull up and twist until upright and poles are behind you (make sure notContinue reading “Double Brazilian”
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Crossback Straddle-Invert
Split silks, more to come
Basic S-Wrap
Straddle-invert, hook same-side knee Bring silk behind back, in front of the open leg and around the leg (wrapping free leg), drop tail Place both hands on the pole below the hooked knee (match free hand to hand that’s already there), roll towards the pole, unhook knee, and pike over Drop the tails from betweenContinue reading “Basic S-Wrap”
Slack Double Star
Climb higher than you need for double star S-Wrap Unhook knee and bring free leg to the pole and hook that knee Bring tails up (from hip), around the free knee (wrap outside-in), and back to hip Bring tails behind body, wrap over free leg, and over the tummy and behind the back (like whenContinue reading “Slack Double Star”
Banshee Climb
Straddle invert, hook same-side knee Bring free knee into chest, lead foot, toes first, in front of the pole and rest pole in arch of foot Pull up putting weight into the newly placed foot, pole is tight on same side as placed foot Pull high on pole, lifting free leg up to meet theContinue reading “Banshee Climb”
Marley Roll
Straddle invert and hook same-side knee Wrap free leg two times Pull tails over tummy and hold with bottom hand Unhook top leg, grab pole with free hand, sit up and key over (wrapped leg is now on top) Hold break arm (holding tails below) strong Place free hand behind back, placing hand over theContinue reading “Marley Roll”