The underhand crack 3/28/2017 to 4/6/2017
The underhand crack 3/28/2017 to 4/6/2017
By popular request the underhand will be the crack for this 10 days.
We have done this one before around the end of September, but it's worth visiting again.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWZkeGKToUo
The underhand crack starts at 3:50 .
Happy Crackin' !
Ron
We have done this one before around the end of September, but it's worth visiting again.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWZkeGKToUo
The underhand crack starts at 3:50 .
Happy Crackin' !
Ron
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I can't force you to be right.
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Ron, I love the idea of going back to the underhand crack. One of the most effective ways to develop a long term memory for a certain thing is "to go back to it" from time to time - it works for muscle memory as well as for cognitive skills.
Robert, I also like the cow scene of the Whip Basic DVD's and the beautiful backround which is shown when a new chapter of the DVD beginns.
All the best
Ben
Robert, I also like the cow scene of the Whip Basic DVD's and the beautiful backround which is shown when a new chapter of the DVD beginns.
All the best
Ben
I did a bit of practice on the underhand crack today.
https://youtu.be/zfFq-2Ew6n0
I'm fairly happy but I know I can tidy up on a few things....
https://youtu.be/zfFq-2Ew6n0
I'm fairly happy but I know I can tidy up on a few things....
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Russell, as Ron says, that looks nice and smooth. Well done!
It's hard to see from the video - you may be doing this - but just be sure to keep your whip (including the handle!) in a single flat plane against the imaginary clock face. That will be important when you move on to do targeting with this crack.
It's hard to see from the video - you may be doing this - but just be sure to keep your whip (including the handle!) in a single flat plane against the imaginary clock face. That will be important when you move on to do targeting with this crack.
'Less is often more!'
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Looking good Rus, although I second what Robert said. It looks to me like you're starting with your arm by your side, and flicking your wrist; that's what's making the whip wobble a little. Maybe try starting with your hand further back, and using your whole arm like you're bowling a bowling ball.
'Sic Parvis Magna'
Here's my first video for the underhand crack.
It's coming along well I think.
https://youtu.be/m48NQ_1rAPk
Ron
It's coming along well I think.
https://youtu.be/m48NQ_1rAPk
Ron
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Here is a Day 2 video clip. I tried to keep the whip straight and more mindful of what my wrist was doing this time.
Keyzer nearly ran into the whip! Stupid dog! :P
https://youtu.be/KC8152kZLzk
Keyzer nearly ran into the whip! Stupid dog! :P
https://youtu.be/KC8152kZLzk
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Ron, very good. I second what Russell says about the neat way you spin the handle in your hand after the crack.
Russell, that's good too - though you can probably learn to use less energy, and so make it more elegant.
Again, it's hard to see, but both of you appear to hold the handle at an angle from your body. What I mean is this: Imagine someone looking at you from above. Imagine a clock face flat on the ground. The handle of the whip seems to point to about 2 o'clock, rather than 12 o'clock. One's natural instinct is to do this, to avoid contact with the thong as it swings around; but you should be able to keep the vertical plane of the whip's arc (against the vertical imaginary clock face) absolutely flat.
Russell, I must say (once again) that your dog seems to be enjoying this hugely!)
Ron, can that be a yellow rose behind you? In March? Or is it some kind of 'Texas' plant?
Russell, that's good too - though you can probably learn to use less energy, and so make it more elegant.
Again, it's hard to see, but both of you appear to hold the handle at an angle from your body. What I mean is this: Imagine someone looking at you from above. Imagine a clock face flat on the ground. The handle of the whip seems to point to about 2 o'clock, rather than 12 o'clock. One's natural instinct is to do this, to avoid contact with the thong as it swings around; but you should be able to keep the vertical plane of the whip's arc (against the vertical imaginary clock face) absolutely flat.
Russell, I must say (once again) that your dog seems to be enjoying this hugely!)
Ron, can that be a yellow rose behind you? In March? Or is it some kind of 'Texas' plant?
'Less is often more!'
Mr. Robert, that is an esperanza plant. It basically blooms almost all year round.
It can be trained (trimmed) to grow vertically or let it grow naturally and it spreads out.
It has a wooden trunk so I guess technically it's a tree?
Yes, it is a native Texas plant.
http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/orna ... astans.htm
Ron
It can be trained (trimmed) to grow vertically or let it grow naturally and it spreads out.
It has a wooden trunk so I guess technically it's a tree?
Yes, it is a native Texas plant.
http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/orna ... astans.htm
Ron
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