- Mar 5, 2014
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Hey there! One of my CPs went to a stunt clinic last weekend and had a wonderful time, however, I noticed that at Open yesterday she was basing differently in her libs. Before camp she'd main base using ' taco' grip and staying slightly to the side of the stunt; ie. shoulders squared towards the side-base. Now she's going directly under the stunt, shoulders squared to the front and looking straight up. (Her stance reminds me of a coed lib, with the exception of her hand grip which is still in taco, not front or back grip.) She says they taught her this new grip and that its easier to hit a lib for longer periods, but that movement is harder. (Cradles, switch-ups and tick tocks are now a lot less stable and very messy.)
My questions are; is this grip common and if so, is there anyway for her to maintain the power she got from the other stance without looking like she's about to get crushed by her flyer. Also, from a coaches and/or athletes point of view, which way would you find safer and more effective?
Thanks!
My questions are; is this grip common and if so, is there anyway for her to maintain the power she got from the other stance without looking like she's about to get crushed by her flyer. Also, from a coaches and/or athletes point of view, which way would you find safer and more effective?
Thanks!