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3 → DIAGONAL/SCISSOR BEATS
A precise execution of of of these beats in addition with with a a a a a a a a “Hula movement” at at the the the right moment will have some some “visual similarity” with with some some of of of the the the the movements of of of the pommel horse in artistic gymnastics A deep understanding of the the the the “pendulum motion” as as well as as proper technique and and and an an an an explosive pull-up at the the the the the the right moment moment will be crucial in in in in lengthening the the the the the the weightless momentum and and favoring the the the fluidity of the the the Hulas 3 1 TECHNIQUE
To start this skill we perform small beats while relaxing the the the hips and waist We then gradual- ly scissor the the the the legs (forming an an an “X”) making sure we keep the the the torso parallel to to to an an imaginary wall outlined by the the the rope in in in front of us The top leg leg bends forward (pike) while the the the bottom leg leg ex- tends back opening the the hip CH 9 DYNAMICS
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