In contrast to the standing position while balancing are used only the back and hands, as the hip is fixed and the knees are not usable. Typical tricks in this position are: – Standing on the thighs – figurehead or chair (flyers should turn your feet outwards) – Handstand with held shoulder
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In principle, it is possible to balance the flyer only over the contact point of the thighs. The flyer serves as a counterweight, while the thighs must be as horizontal as possible. The base balances in the interplay of knee and hip joints. With beginners it’s often observed, that those are pulled up on their tiptoes. For a stable balance, however, this should be absolutely avoided. Since the base with his center of gravity gets only with a lot of practice under the one of the flyer, this position is initially used only for a libra … see also special […]