Our first 20 days: Lesson 1 = 06/11/2017 to 07/01/2017
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Ben, actually I think windy weather is a good measure of whip control.
If you are making progress in the wind, just think how much that translates into control with out adverse windy conditions.
It's like golf. If you can control the ball and make it go where you want in windy conditions, how much better is your ball control on a calm day.
Adversity is a good leaning tool.
Good job.
Ron
If you are making progress in the wind, just think how much that translates into control with out adverse windy conditions.
It's like golf. If you can control the ball and make it go where you want in windy conditions, how much better is your ball control on a calm day.
Adversity is a good leaning tool.
Good job.
Ron
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Ron, I think wind is also a good test of whether a whip is too light-weight to be practical. I think I've mentioned before that I recall reading how Australians started using lead weight in their stockwhip thongs to increase control in high winds. I've certainly found that heavier thongs work better in windy conditions.Ron May wrote:Ben, actually I think windy weather is a good measure of whip control.
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I'm way behind but I thought I would post a clip of me attempting this combo.
Personally I think I need to exercise more restraint with the crossover and try to keep my head forward but welcome feedback.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwvNFC-IV2U
Personally I think I need to exercise more restraint with the crossover and try to keep my head forward but welcome feedback.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwvNFC-IV2U
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Russell, your practice video looks very good - good job mate!
About the crossover: the way you are using your shoulders and your hips to turn your body is very good. You've already mentioned that your are also turning your head a little bit during this movement. A way to avoid this woud be to imagine that your head is "fixed" into palce and that only your body (including the neck) is "allowed" to turn.
All the best
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About the crossover: the way you are using your shoulders and your hips to turn your body is very good. You've already mentioned that your are also turning your head a little bit during this movement. A way to avoid this woud be to imagine that your head is "fixed" into palce and that only your body (including the neck) is "allowed" to turn.
All the best
Ben
Russel, that looks pretty good for having laid off for a bit.
I agree that you might need to use more restraint in the crossover and maybe in the other areas as well.
I can also see where it's difficult to focus when the safety of the dog might also be on your mind.
Ron
I agree that you might need to use more restraint in the crossover and maybe in the other areas as well.
I can also see where it's difficult to focus when the safety of the dog might also be on your mind.
Ron
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Thanks Ron.
Keyzer's become quite fond of going out and whipcracking. Despite having a pretty good understanding with each other while whipcracking sometimes he gets into the danger area while running like a lunatic and it occasionaly leads to hesitation or a change of timing.
I think next time i'll try to take a video without him around lol
Keyzer's become quite fond of going out and whipcracking. Despite having a pretty good understanding with each other while whipcracking sometimes he gets into the danger area while running like a lunatic and it occasionaly leads to hesitation or a change of timing.
I think next time i'll try to take a video without him around lol
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When I startede the series, I forgot the exact order, but did something like it instead - inkluding the cracks from the video:
https://youtu.be/6Ol20j2TPlc
https://youtu.be/6Ol20j2TPlc
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Just slow down a bit and get a wider stance. One foot in front, one foot a bit back. THen you have a way more stable stance and you will be able to use your hip! Means that you can turn your whole upper body into the crack. And as soon as you start to involve your upper body, you will see that all your motions will be smoother. But - so far, so good!
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