How to Nail a Horizontal One Turn
Learn box preparation., Do the toss., Perform the spin., Be sharp with your arms when spinning., Always end with a smile.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Learn box preparation.
When doing the box, literally sweep tip of the baton in your underarm, very lightly.
It might sound a little nasty, but this makes it easier to toss the baton and it looks better than a sloppy preparation and/ or toss. -
Step 2: Do the toss.
Toss the baton straight up.
Always follow the baton with your eyes. , When spinning, spot your spin by looking up at the baton, that way you're more likely to catch the baton and you won't get dizzy. , If you have your arms out, it increases wind resistance, which slows down your turn. , Do so whether you dropped the baton or not.
Judges would rather see you smiling with confidence and drop the baton than to see you nail it but look unenthusiastic. -
Step 3: Perform the spin.
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Step 4: Be sharp with your arms when spinning.
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Step 5: Always end with a smile.
Detailed Guide
When doing the box, literally sweep tip of the baton in your underarm, very lightly.
It might sound a little nasty, but this makes it easier to toss the baton and it looks better than a sloppy preparation and/ or toss.
Toss the baton straight up.
Always follow the baton with your eyes. , When spinning, spot your spin by looking up at the baton, that way you're more likely to catch the baton and you won't get dizzy. , If you have your arms out, it increases wind resistance, which slows down your turn. , Do so whether you dropped the baton or not.
Judges would rather see you smiling with confidence and drop the baton than to see you nail it but look unenthusiastic.
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