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Posted: Sun 8. Oct 2017, 05:38
by Russell Jones
I know that we are on volleys right now but in between trying to practice them I had another go at Lesson II.
https://youtu.be/Le98sD162Fc
Posted: Sun 8. Oct 2017, 13:05
by Ron May
Russel, that's looking very good.
Ron
Posted: Sun 8. Oct 2017, 14:28
by Mark Elliott
Good job, Russel.
Posted: Sun 8. Oct 2017, 16:14
by Ben Varsek
Well done Russell, your combo looks very fluid and accurate!
I also liked your overhead horizontal combo and you did a fantastic job keeping both cracks on the horizontal plane!
All the best
Ben
Posted: Sun 8. Oct 2017, 19:28
by Flemming Bo Christiansen
Russel, it is really motivating to see what training does
Posted: Sun 8. Oct 2017, 21:40
by Russell Jones
Thanks guys. The change hands crossover in particular took a lot of practice for me before it started feeling right. Bearing in mind there's always room for continual improvement, I feel like I learned a lot from this exercise.
Flemming, I agree. I've been reading Ron Edwards book on how to make whips and in one section it refers to whip cracking and how it is not the kind of thing that can be taught with pictures. You just have to practice.
However I've found these challenge threads and everyone's contributions including yours motivating and beneficial. Thank you for that everyone
and thank you Robby for making the exercise.
Enjoy your Sunday and keep crackin'!
Russ
Posted: Sun 8. Oct 2017, 23:21
by Scott A. Cary
Looking good, Russell!
Posted: Mon 9. Oct 2017, 01:27
by Russell Jones
Thanks pal. Have a good one
Posted: Mon 9. Oct 2017, 11:35
by Robert Gage
Russell, that's all coming along very well. (I find it a bit dark to see very clearly; nevertheless....)
Posted: Mon 9. Oct 2017, 20:26
by Russell Jones
Hi Robert
I was just thinking about you yesterday
Thank you sir. I think I need a camera person to film the video for me or find a better location. Sorry about the lighting issues.
Welcome back!
Posted: Sat 17. Feb 2018, 14:04
by Jyri Haveri
I have practiced this for some time now and i tought i give it a try in a video.
I was not in hurry but some how i could not find the peace i wanted.
https://youtu.be/sMA_DkaxKDI
Posted: Sat 17. Feb 2018, 14:18
by Ron May
Jyri, you are doing very well. Good job.
It will only get better from here.
Ron
Posted: Sat 17. Feb 2018, 15:19
by Robert Gage
Ron's right, Jyri! You're doing well - just keep at it!
Posted: Sat 17. Feb 2018, 16:32
by Jyri Haveri
Thank you!!
Posted: Sat 17. Feb 2018, 19:31
by Ben Varsek
Excellent combo Jyri, very well done!
All the best
Ben
Posted: Sun 18. Feb 2018, 01:59
by Scott A. Cary
Nicely done, sir!
Posted: Sat 19. May 2018, 12:13
by Jyri Haveri
https://youtu.be/2xew-ap6uXk
I was out so i tryed this after too long time.
Bit too windy for a whip this light.
My right hand has gotten really dumb.
Stockwhips are not for me, i have to feel it roll.
Posted: Sat 19. May 2018, 13:48
by Robert Gage
Jyri, I agree: I want to feel the whip roll out. A light stock whip doesn't give that feel - but then a light bullwhip doesn't, either. I like weight!
Posted: Sat 19. May 2018, 16:37
by Jessie Edwards
Who can do volleys? I am trying to do them with 2 whips. I just get going and the whip will kind of wrap around my arm. I try to conciously make a point to tilt the handle to the outside of my hand grip, but for some reason I'm still getting the wrap around?
Posted: Sat 19. May 2018, 22:03
by Russell Jones
Funny you should mention volleys, I was trying them yesterday with my bullwhip.
I still find it hard to maintain a consistent rhythm and they seem to peter out after about 4-5 cracks. To be honest I haven't really concentrated on them yet.
Nice work in your videos Jyri! I share your sentiment about stock whips. I find them harder to handle too. I'm trying to resist the urge to just return to my bullwhip and stick with figuring out the intricacy.