Christmas Eve Extra!!

[JohnMacCormack]

I finally finished my video!! Enjoy

http://vimeo.com/56232226

Spoiler: See if you can spot when my iPod flys off mid-run and my secret barroque lol

[Jorden]

Hi, I like you game. Just thought I'd share a couple points of advice.
I'd recommend getting a few pairs of thin, athletic ankle socks. This allows you to tie your shoes tighter and have better feeling of the weight of the bag on your foot, as well as more friction between your foot+sock and the shoe.
Also, open your knee when catching and setting on your right toe. Better to spot the bag on the inside of your knee. Spotting the bag on the outside with your knee turned in could lead you to knee troubles later on.

Happy Holidays

[JohnMacCormack]

Thanks for the advice!! I've been trying to fix my set, but its difficult because I broke that leg (also known as my dragon leg) in three places
Btw did you see any similarities between our styles? I actually learned alot from your videos! Do you recommend a Mulrony mod? I thought I saw that on your shoes. Anyways i'm glad you liked it
(PS all my ankle socks were dirty stupid laundry! )

[Jorden]

Never heard of a Mulroney mod before.

[JohnMacCormack]

Oops nevermind I meant the brocka mod (http://modified.in/footbag/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=3511) but I think my crank is good enough. I'll def work on my spotting in the future and btw I hope to see more videos from you soon!!! Footbag and Juggling.

[Jorden]

I had it - but that was at least 6 years ago.
Better to stretch the ankles more than to compensate with a mod.

JM

[mc]

Fun stuff, dude! I don't think I've seen you play more than just a smidgen since Florida. Looking much better, tighter, in control, etc. Loved far frigid motion > same dyno, and big apple. paradox blender looked good, especially in light of the fact that you do lots more rev whirl dexes than whirl dexes.

[JohnMacCormack]

Loved far frigid motion > same dyno, and big apple.

Thanks! I've been working on my 5's and symp torques XD

I'm surprised nobody mentioned anything about the rev ducking or the wiggle OR the 6>6 link (sailing butterfly>locomotion) in the beginning

[rjadamson]

I'm surprised nobody mentioned anything about the rev ducking or the wiggle OR the 6>6 link (sailing butterfly>locomotion) in the beginning

I believe sailing butterfly/down is just a 5-add.

• +1 for pixie/open
• +1 for atomic
• +3 for butterfly/down

The shooting (nuclear stepping) equivalent would be a 6-add.

Nonetheless cool link and very cool video. I consider it a great unofficial addition to this year's Christmas calendar! I hope you upload more soon.

[mc]

ah yeah, ducking inspinning was super cool too.

I have heard reverse ducking refer to leaning back and letting the bag pass over your neck.

[Jazzkid]

Thanks for sharing...
super cool links I noticed...
pixie fairy mirage,
twirl >frigid swirl =fun combo
motion>gyro dyno was smooth
sunil walker looked the (try to complete the first dex WAY lower)
the surge was CLEAN...nice link.

I think of sailing butterfly as 6 add.... its like a matador plus a pixie ( I know this is disputable)
I see what your going for with the moir style.....
a couple of thing to work on to feel more balanced and truly have your style more solid....
1. your right hand is constantly curling in....dont do that.....find a comfortable position that forces you to turn down or out....but not so much in.... raising up your right elbow will help with this during right foot clipper.
2. I like that you caught your torque in the crook of your ankle. Try to turn more and not scoop the bag as much....I do like the way it looks, but I feel it could more efficient. Hit torque>blur , or torque>sidewalk and it will fix itself.

FIgured...Id chime in...
Keep Pushing !

[JohnMacCormack]

Thanks for the comments!! LOL I forgot that sailing butterfly was only 5...it feels like a 6 let me tell you I will def try to watch my hands in the future. It's an incredibly difficult habit to break along with my spotting and torque lol. Also I guess my version of rev ducking is different then everybody else. What you can't really see in the video is that the hack passes directly above me as I turn. I just figured that rev ducking should be harder than just leaning back. LOL you won't believe my rev diving then (next video ) So what I did in the video would be considered inspinning rev ducking?

Keep the comments coming!! Also if anyone has some challenges I will accept them