Am i able to do a clipper?

Days · Post by **Days** » 27 Aug 2006 13:47

first post yay!

well on to the topic. I ask this question simply because i am over wieght and ive tried the trick and it seems that my body is what hinders me from doing the move. so my question is are there any over wieght players that have over come this problem or is it even a problem at all? thanks for the help in advance.

Zeb Jackson · Post by **Zeb Jackson** » 27 Aug 2006 14:00

when i first started to footbag, i must say i was over weight (and i pretty much still am) but anyway, i think as long as you practice alot, and work out sometimes this shouldnt be a problem, ive been footbagging for about 1 year now and my abilities are hindered by wieght anymore, its all about getting into shape, and stretching before and after so that you are flexible enough to do some of the moves. i hope ths helps you man, feel free to pm me if you have any firther questions

Days · Post by **Days** » 27 Aug 2006 14:11

ahh thanks for the insight man, really apreciated it

Zeb Jackson · Post by **Zeb Jackson** » 27 Aug 2006 14:34

no problem

xXLoss_of_ControlXx · Post by **xXLoss_of_ControlXx** » 27 Aug 2006 17:57

ive been playing for about a year too and I'm 6'2 220lbs... If you could inside stall you can clipper

the only problems with me are that its harder to do symposium tricks, get tired faster, and slower when it comes to footwork.

Days · Post by **Days** » 27 Aug 2006 19:48

well as of right now im using a crocheted(sp?) bag and i can do the odd inside stall every now and then

Troyson · Post by **Troyson** » 27 Aug 2006 20:16

buy a mr. sandbag and then you will be able to hit clippers

Days · Post by **Days** » 27 Aug 2006 20:27

Already ordered three so i got that covered heh

darkrocker0008 · Post by **darkrocker0008** » 28 Aug 2006 04:08

im average weight but yeah you can do them with a little practice i can do them with sandbags but its a little harder to do them with crocheted bags but as for a few tips(these are just a few that helped me they dont work for everyone) land on your plant foot at the same time that you stall...keep a little bit of space between your stalling foot and plant foot (dont tuck your leg right in behind your knee) and the biggest one that helped me is turn your shoulders (not your head) towards your stalling foot for example if you stall it on your left side turn your whole upper body to your left but keep your lower body straight as you come out of the stall turn your upper body straight again

hope that helps just keep practicing

Zeb Jackson · Post by **Zeb Jackson** » 28 Aug 2006 08:00

another thing that i never figured out about clipper until about my 3rd month or so was, although you plant your support foot, that foot is what makes you able to delay the bag, you have to cushion the plant foot, to help you delay the bag. I hope that makes sense

Days · Post by **Days** » 28 Aug 2006 14:03

i have to really thank you guys for helping me out, i will take all the tips and try to apply them to my practice sessions.

FlexThis · Post by **FlexThis** » 28 Aug 2006 15:31

I am also over weight at the moment 6'1" 210 lbs.

Ofcourse I learned footbag at 165 lbs. so I already have clippers down.

But one thing I can tell having been both skinny and big, is that your knees will suffer the most. A good clipper requires a deep bend in your support leg at the knee (where else?).

The heavier you are the more this will hurt after practicing several hundred of them. So take care to stretch and potentially ice and heat the knees while you are learning so that you don't get injured.

Have Fun!

Damon

Days · Post by **Days** » 28 Aug 2006 16:00

so will it cut the life of my footbaggin days? being big and all?

Zeb Jackson · Post by **Zeb Jackson** » 28 Aug 2006 16:03

probably not seeing as how i did the same thing (except i snowboarded for 8 years then did footbag) you just need to manage your weight, and slim down a little (playing footbag helps alot) ive lost over 20 lbs from just kicking the sack, just when your tired...dont give up and keep going till you cant go no more....then rpt.....

added: and if ANYthing at all hurts...stop playing or you will probably injure yourself

Days · Post by **Days** » 28 Aug 2006 16:15

hmm, well in PE today we had to do calve stretchs and my calves were hurting pretty bad, you think i should stop for a couple days?

Zeb Jackson · Post by **Zeb Jackson** » 28 Aug 2006 17:49

well when i say stop playing i mean rest it for a few days or so...

and when you stretch try not to over stretch like doing it so it hurts, just go far enough to were you can feel tension in your legs, and not pain that shold help alot more, and make you more flexible faster

FlexThis · Post by **FlexThis** » 29 Aug 2006 07:27

I am 31.

So , no you can keep playing and playing and playing ...

~peace

Days · Post by **Days** » 30 Aug 2006 17:56

i dont want to start a new topic but i have another question

how long did it take you guys, general question to learn the basic moves? like stalls and such

Post by **Zac Miley** » 30 Aug 2006 18:04

Stalls don't take very long to learn, it's the mastering of them that sucks/takes time. By the way!

I have a friend who weighs close to 300 pounds, and he is 5' 7" (or so, but not completely exaggerated) and he can clipper. I don't think it's your body that will be holding you back

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Zeb Jackson · Post by **Zeb Jackson** » 30 Aug 2006 18:49

it took me a little less than a year to become fully tiltess, and kinda guiltless, so it all depends on how much you practice, and what not