Crossback – Aerial Arts Anthology

Basic Crossback with Pullover

Begin with Equal Footlocks Grab poles above head height, lean upper body forward, switch poles in hands to create “X” above head Pull poles apart, bring head and shoulders through middle of poles, above the “X” of the poles Regrab poles so that silks are under the armpits, straddle wide into Basic Crossback PULLOVER OPTION:Continue reading “Basic Crossback with Pullover”

Mermaid Crossback

Separate silks and create equal footlocks or egg beater legs 3 times Rotate body to face one pole (of the leg you want in front when you split), place both hands on front pole a little higher than head height Pull up on pole, rotate body and front leg towards the pinkie of the front foot, in effect “rollingContinue reading “Mermaid Crossback”