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last thing you learnt
Replied Apr. 9, 2009
learning to move freely with new moves.
Replied Apr. 2, 2009
learning to move freely with new moves.
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Started this discussion. Last reply by DyamiTK Jun. 7, 2009.
is going to practice alot today
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The purpose of technique is to give freedom of expression
I run a workshop on this specific topic because it's such a hard one for people. the very brief summary of the 3 hour workshop follows thusly:
- combos: as mentioned, develop transitions into and out of the move. once you have these, create them int…
I think writing down moves and putting them in a hat sounds like a very good idea. I shall definately give it try.
Mr Joe said:I find the best thing to do is consciously learn transitions to and from your new move. Stalls, wraps and plane-changes a…
I agree on the focus on transitions. Importantly, you'll never start doing the move while freestyling if you don't know how to get into it from a move you already know.
I am however perhaps the opposite. When I freestyle I end up doing the same mov…
birdo said:...when it comes to free styling I end up back in the same patterns and sort of forget my new moves. What can I do to help this?
Practice, practice, and more practice. Practice movements over and over again and the transitions around the…
Beautiful circular Tracers...mesmorizing:)
4 different butterfly variations.
I found not only the practicing Into/out of moves from familiar ones helps, it can also teach you new moves. I found meltdowns are essential to learning BTB (at least for me) and so on. I found that a mirror really helps you learn to focus on clean…
I definitely sympathise and agree with the suggestions above. Transitions have to be practiced as much if not more than the actual moves. moves look great in pictures but to be able to string them together is what makes a great show. Once you have t…
I find the best thing to do is consciously learn transitions to and from your new move. Stalls, wraps and plane-changes all help with this kind of thing. Also, it helps to make sure you can come into it from any move you already know as cleanly as p…
I think everyone suffers with the same problem. When I learn new moves I find it hard to fit it into a freestyle spin straight away, my mind just goes blank.
Nick Nomad has taught me all I know and the best thing he has every taught me is; when you…
RaveGamer said:I have the same problems and I wish I could help but I can't....I can only sympathize with you and hope that someone can help the both of us. But at least your not alone =)
Well i do feel better knowing i am not alone. I will watch…
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- At 1:05am on April 10, 2009,
Amanda Gouveia said… - Hi! that would wicked amazing!
- At 3:43pm on April 1, 2009,
Nick Nomad said… - You're welcome Birdo, I'm glad you are enjoying it! :)
Nick.
- At 6:31pm on March 29, 2009,
Nick Nomad said…
- Hi, Welcome to The Fire Garden!
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