Snake or butterfly? The appearance is deceptive! Science has not yet succeeded in accommodating the stability and functionality of the hands in such a compact design. We are used of being able to achieve almost anything with them. And yet they are sensitive like the wings of a butterfly. Anyone who has had a tennis or golf arm knows what I am talking about. The most important form of balancing for the base is the one with the hands. These have to balance in strangely twisted positions and compensate significant shearing forces. And without his hands the possibilities of the […]
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The arms are held above the head and the forearms are angled… The hands may initially stay in touch with each other… However, the angle of the forearm always adapts to the needs of the flyer, which should never be standing uphill. Examples of meaningful positions of the flyer:: Standing Handstand
This position of the base is the starting point of most tricks while lying. Here are only positions of the flyer meant, in which he supports the base by shoring himself at the base (→ at least 3 contact points!) Examples: shoulderstand on the hands while the flyer shores himself at the knees of the base shoulderstand on the feet while the flyer shores himself at the hands of the base … But also Washing Machines: Washing machines are self-contained transitions, which allow an always same sequence. The flyer rotates around all 3 axes, always balanced and supported by hands […]
The elbows prop up at the ground as close to the hips as possible. The hands remain in the area of the upper arm! The base should expect that his hands will be shear to the outside. If necessary, the hips can also be lifted slightly to lean the hands at it and stabilize them.
Not meant is a short-term one-arm balance due to a high relieve. However, as soon as the entire weight arrives on the arm, the risk of shearing is very great. This not only causes pain in the base’s wrist, but can also cause the flyers foot to kink away. If necessary, the base can lean the hand at the hip. Be sure to keep your elbows as close to the body as possible! I can only imagine of two sensible positions of the flyer: 1-leg standing one-armed-handstand In all other positions either the ground is too close, or the […]
The hands should stay over the shoulders. Initially, the base tends to hold hands at head height. At a load in the middle of the hand, however, the line of force is not right. The result is that the hands get bent towards the head, which can stabilize the base only with a lot of force. To increase the lateral stability against rolling, legs can be straddled.
One of the most difficult positions of the base, because he can balance little with his straight-arm. The hand should always keep above the shoulder within this position. The ball of the thumb stays under pressure → does not yield and also does not create a cavity in the palm of your hand! If the free hand is used for stabilization, it supports the ball of the thumb of the balancing hand. Initially, the free hand will stabilize the Einarmer, and then release carefully. Some flyers immediately feel the loss of stability and break off. The free shoulder stays on […]
Lying on your belly, like a crocodile, or rolling over on the side may be aesthetically pleasing at a slender base. I always feel like a walrus, which is why I usually press myself against this position … Presumably, only the one-armed abdomen pilot of the flyer (→ crocodile) is similarly uncomfortable. Due to the fact that the base does not see the flyer well, the entry-level of this position is not for beginners! Here is a video from StreetsUnited, which shows from 3:40, which possibilities this position could offer …
Balancing on one-arm with the elbow on the ground requires a very precise perception of the base for the correct force line, otherwise it will shear off very quickly. What should not be underestimated also at this altitude. Therefore and also because the view to the flyer is very limited, the one-armed is shored in both positions. However, special attention is always on the stability of the wrist, so the flyer does not have to stand uphill. 1. Lying sideways, the forearm is leaning at the back of the back and 2. Lying on the stomach, the hand shore itself […]
A position with considerable risk, as the base does not see the flyer → Safety. For tricks like the Chinese roll (= spring roll, ..) I advise the base to wear a long T-shirt to prevent a mat burn on the elbows. This lateral position is neither easy to reach for the flyer nor the base. The base must stabilize the lower arm at the back of his back and the wrist should not become flatten when loaded. If necessary, he may also shore up the wrist on the back. For the flyer, the differently long arms of the base […]
The balance on the head is indeed much more stable than the balance on the arms, but since the base has no or very limited eye contact with the flyer, the risk of a shearing is very high. An injury to the cervical spine is very annoying and tedious! So please think twice, whether you really want to try this position … There are basically 2 ways to balance the flyer: 1) On the forehead with raised shoulders that stabilize the head and cervical spine (is usually used for one-armed counter handstand). Thus the base can not correct with the […]
Priority of the base is always the maximum stability. A stable balance is clearly visible because of the straight line of force. Just like a stalagmite in the salt grotto merges with the stalactite to form a pillar, base and flyer form a stable pillar in balance. If this line is not correct, the viewer is more likely to get the impression of a medium strong earthquake. Balancing the flyer with the hands while standing is one of the most important basic skills for partner acrobatics. In fact, the possibilities are limited more by the imagination of acrobats than by […]
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 […]
There are 2 possible positions for the balance on the forearms: 1. Over the head Balancing above the head is similar for the base as the lower arm stand of the flyer. The balancing should work well first while lying down, before a couple dares into this position! In principle, the base may balancing on the forearms all positions of the flyer with 2 contacts. Only the entrance to the position limits the variations. For instance the standing flyer reaches the forearms only from the shoulder. This entrance requires expert level and looks like nothing special. Nevertheless, it certainly makes a […]
In this position, only forms of libra are possible. Pushing point is always the lower leg and pulling point can be the arm or the shoulder of the base. The average mobility of the shoulder in the back area upwards is limited. The base may compensate this somewhat by leaning more forward and / or only reach backwards with one arm. The flyer is here behind the base, so the base does not see the flyer and has to balance him without visual contact. Possible positions of the flyer: standing (chair) standing flag backwards standing (figurehead) handstand flag It can […]