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10.2 → TECHNIQUE AND PREPARATORY DRILLS
(SPIN ON RIGHT ARM/RIGHTSIDED SPIN)
When performing this skill, a circular movement of the body is used to “gener- ate” rotational energy, meaning that our body is subjected to a centrifugal force that can be intensified by increasing the speed of the body’s rotation. We must feel our body traveling in a circular motion, extending away from the axis of rotation. Then, we optimize this movement by bringing the legs together (which will increase our rotational speed), and then separating the legs, searching for the knee-elbow diagonal body position, to reach the desired ending position (nutcracker, meathook, etc.)
It is critical to keep proper shoulder engagement from the beginning of the skill, but particularly when performing the nutcracker or meathook, so we can protect the glenohumeral area and the rotator cuff.
1. From a straight arm hang standing on the floor, we pretend we are kicking a football, aiming for a diagonal body line that runs straight from the left knee to the right elbow. Keeping our right foot on the floor, we will initiate the movement by opening the left hip and twisting the torso towards the back to then generate the ballistic movement needed. (img. 1 - 2)
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