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slipping

Unread postby bennyboy5731 » Wed Apr 06, 2005 3:33 pm

lately i've been slipping down the pole. my steps are fine. could the slipping be due to a low plant? one more question, what's a good drill to do to help slow down the back leg before the swing up?.

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Unread postby rainbowgirl28 » Wed Apr 06, 2005 6:48 pm

Maybe you are gripping too high.
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Unread postby MightyMouse » Wed Apr 06, 2005 7:48 pm

Like Becca said slipping usually comes from gripping to high, try moving ur top hand down @ 3-5 inches and see if it still happens( remember to compensate via your step)

Im not sure slow down is the right word, but i think I know what your getting at for your swing. Check out www.pvei.com's drill of the month section and look for the traffic cone and pool noodle drill. Hopefully that can help

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Unread postby VaultBrad » Wed Apr 06, 2005 8:42 pm

MightyMouse wrote:Like Becca said slipping usually comes from gripping to high, try moving ur top hand down @ 3-5 inches and see if it still happens( remember to compensate via your step)

Im not sure slow down is the right word, but i think I know what your getting at for your swing. Check out www.pvei.com's drill of the month section and look for the traffic cone and pool noodle drill. Hopefully that can help

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that sounds like a realy good drill. im gonna try this with my team mates.
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