The Victorian Cutback from 4/7/2017 to 4/16/2017
I'm glad to see the regular updates and hear that you guys are making progress.
Timing the 'cutback' is the hardest thing for me. That and keeping the rotation as vertical as possible.
Being fluent at the Victorian Cutback takes a lot of practice, I can see that. I too experience my arm getting wrapped by the thong every now and again, and untying knots in the fall or cracker.
All the best for your continuing progress gentlemen.
Timing the 'cutback' is the hardest thing for me. That and keeping the rotation as vertical as possible.
Being fluent at the Victorian Cutback takes a lot of practice, I can see that. I too experience my arm getting wrapped by the thong every now and again, and untying knots in the fall or cracker.
All the best for your continuing progress gentlemen.
I'll blame it on the fact that I got hit pretty hard with the flu the last few days. We just had the remnants of another cyclone go over us but I couldn't stay inside anymore I wanted to get out and practice again with a whip.
It was a diabolical day today however I got some very nice cutbacks. I have managed to really slow it down and not be quite so fearful of the whip coming back in my direction but it was met with almost having to re-learn from scratch.
Hopefully tomorrow will be a better day!
It was a diabolical day today however I got some very nice cutbacks. I have managed to really slow it down and not be quite so fearful of the whip coming back in my direction but it was met with almost having to re-learn from scratch.
Hopefully tomorrow will be a better day!
I made a quick video today of some Victorian Cutback practice. This whip crack feels like a bottomless pit of analyzing and refinement. I am confident I am improving but I need more practice. Cheers.
https://youtu.be/JygmxbKx1sI
https://youtu.be/JygmxbKx1sI
Today's the last day for the Victorian Cutback.
I have made some fair progress but it's about 80% now. So I am pleased so far.
Day 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTC0bmWua7k
Day 10
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-1MzjG ... e=youtu.be
Ron
I have made some fair progress but it's about 80% now. So I am pleased so far.
Day 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTC0bmWua7k
Day 10
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-1MzjG ... e=youtu.be
Ron
It's ok if you disagree with me.
I can't force you to be right.
I can't force you to be right.
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Russell, that looks heaps better (at least to me)! The first three cracks are the best: after that you're so aware of the dog that you're concentrating less, and I think you're more tense. But generally much more relaxed and confident. I notice this especially in your stance and the position of your left arm....
Ron, you're showing great improvement, too. But are you aware that you point the whip handle away from your body (to the right)? I think that's to do with the angle of your wrist. If you just turn your hand anti-clockwise a bit, it might make a big difference, and help you keep the vertical plane flat against the imaginary clock face....
But well done, chaps! As I keep saying, this (for me) seems the hardest crack of all. So far, I'm nowhere near your level of skill!
Ron, you're showing great improvement, too. But are you aware that you point the whip handle away from your body (to the right)? I think that's to do with the angle of your wrist. If you just turn your hand anti-clockwise a bit, it might make a big difference, and help you keep the vertical plane flat against the imaginary clock face....
But well done, chaps! As I keep saying, this (for me) seems the hardest crack of all. So far, I'm nowhere near your level of skill!
'Less is often more!'
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Russell, Ron, congratulations on your improvement !!!
I've keept on practicing this crack ever since but I'm still far away from getting constant results. Only about 50% of my current attempts feel like I've done it right but thats a huge improvement for me compared to first practice sessions.
All the best
Ben
I've keept on practicing this crack ever since but I'm still far away from getting constant results. Only about 50% of my current attempts feel like I've done it right but thats a huge improvement for me compared to first practice sessions.
All the best
Ben
I really love this technique so I wanted to revisit it. I haven't practiced it much lately though.
It always blows me away how Robby gets the forward crack in at the end when demonstrating possible combinations
https://youtu.be/0Ry-7v-2AOg
It always blows me away how Robby gets the forward crack in at the end when demonstrating possible combinations
https://youtu.be/0Ry-7v-2AOg
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