Help!

Hakker · Post by **Hakker** » 24 Apr 2006 16:49

Clipper help!

SO many tricks start with a clipper that I think its necessary to nail them, but I just cant seem to do it. I used to think I could clipper, but now I have learned that that is a Jester, and when I try to do clippers like I see in the video, my foot wont get in the right position and my bag rolls off.

Also I need help with my around the worlds. I can toe stall fine, but when I try to do an around the world, my foot wont go around the bag fast enough. Any tips?

Also you should note that I'm using a crocheted "Guate" bag, but a facile Mr. is on its way- do you think this is the problem?

freestyler4life · Post by **freestyler4life** » 24 Apr 2006 17:14

try using the search button, I know there is loads of clipper help out there, and I'm sure you will find something on ATW.

Matt K · Post by **Matt K** » 24 Apr 2006 17:33

This was more towards my clipper problem, but it should help in general

Jorden wrote:Hi Matt,

The key to mastering any trick is to always try slightly different methods to improve your form and control. Keep an open mind and never be satisfied with 'once in a few tries'.

From your video I can see you like to hop forward for your clippers. Try not to! The hop and the stall should all occur pretty much in a stationary position. If you find you are moving your body away from the bag to catch it in clipper position, try setting it from your hand rather than the toe delay. That might be throwing you off a bit.

Hold the bag, palm upward at roughy half an arm's length away from you to the side of your clipper. Give a light toss, turn your hips away from the bag and bend both knees (in the same direction).

When you are landing, I can see your support foot is turned inward (good!), but your support knee is bending directly in front of you. EEK! Using a natural range of motion is key to

Bend the support knee in the direction of the support foot. Have your lower body facing away from the bag and shoulders over top of the bag. Feels awkward, but it works!

Hakker · Post by **Hakker** » 24 Apr 2006 17:45

Thanks, I'll try that for my clippers, it looks like very sound advice.

sniper4life · Post by **sniper4life** » 24 Apr 2006 18:05

To get the dexing down for atw take an object a little less then waste high. Something like a cone or an object with a cylindrical shape, and just practice the movement of an atw going around it.

shredzilla · Post by **shredzilla** » 24 Apr 2006 22:34

Hakker wrote:Thanks, I'll try that for my clippers, it looks like very sound advice.

Yep, written by one of the best in the world. (I still bang my left shin on my right calf

)

Hakker · Post by **Hakker** » 25 Apr 2006 11:27

Woohoo! I followed Snipers advice and completed my first atw! Thanks alot!

Can somebody show me a video of an atw? I want to compare it to mine. Instead of kicking it up i tilt my foot to let it drop from the stall, is this bad?

Now I need to just get those clippers, and....

janis · Post by **janis** » 25 Apr 2006 20:18

atw videos:
http://www.hackrifice.com/minisooper/2atw.mpg
http://www.footbag.cz/video/trix/atw.avi

atw kick:
http://www.footbag.cz/video/trix/atw_kick.avi