Post by DestinyTwirler on Aug 19, 2008 9:27:20 GMT -8
I found this post on TwirlMania.com and thought it would be helpful.
Question: Hello, I just recently started twirling again, and I would like to know some pointers on Fugimis? And also back of the neck spins. Thanks, Dave
ANSWER:
Break down the roll.Start with setting it on the right elbow and working on the dip motion to the back. Left foot forward, body square and don't grab the baton. Then work on the same rock motion on the left arm only. This time start facing the back. I have my students do a basic 2 elbow catch left under arm turn to the back reverse two elbow catch under other arm. These are the parts of fugimis. After these are mastered you can put the roll together with out cheats!!! TWIRL DOCTOR-Derek Brooks
ANSWER:
Dear Dave, On Fugimis roll: A. Sguare body front and back. B. Slight lunge forward on left foot-slight lunge in back on right foot. C. Think fishtail on the elbow when turning to the back. Keeping the body in good posture really helps. Another technique that I have used it to hold the baton in the left hand and roll on the right elbow as to practice the feeling from an easier entry of the baton. Face the back and roll onto the L elbow to get that fishtail idea on the elbow. Back Necks,,,,Tic toc the baton from right groove of neck to left groove of neck to really get the basic feel. Once you have gotten that idea try to incorporate one rev. on back of neck, building as you go. Another way is to hold baton in right hand and roll onto the back of your neck, head down, (but not too much) spot baton on right shoulder as it rolls around and then turn L to catch blind in L hand and build from that. Hope I helped. TWIRL DOCTOR-Gino Cicerella
ANSWER:
Dear Dave,Here are some pointers: -You should have the following mastered: -Double elbow -Reverse double elbow -3 elbows turning in both directions - Remember Fujimis are really elbow roll cut-backs, think of this as you are learning the roll - Keep the baton vertical during the roll - After the first double elbow, turn to the back while actually trying to "cut-back" the baton into the reverse double elbow to the back. - The baton rolls very high on the elbow, up near the shoulder - Let it ROLL ... you might make mistakes now, but don't be tempted to handle the roll (that is a hard habit to break!) Good luck and keep working at it! Concerning back neck rolls: - Your footwork is imperative ... keep it moving in chaine turns around a BIG circle - Keep the baton rolling as vertical as possible - Keep the center of the baton on the middle of the neck - Give the baton a little "platform" to roll on (so it doesn't roll down your back) - The baton speed should be somewhat fast (too slow and it will slide off) - Your head movements are looking towards the little "loops" that scoop over each shoulder - Remember, your continuous footwork is the KEY to making the rolls work!!!Be determined, rolls may seem frustrating at first, but very rewarding once you achieve them. Sincerely, TWIRL DOCTOR-Kelli Russell
ANSWER:
You are fairly close to me and I am excited to hear of another male twirler. Fujimi's (named after the wonderful twirler Cathy Fujimi) are a difficult roll to master correctly. I typically start my students on one elbow at a time. After all, the actual Fujimi is nothing more than a transfer of the baton between 2 elbows to the front and 2 elbows to the back. Begin in the right hand to the front. Do a retraction to the right elbow. When the baton is resting on the elbow, rotate the upper body to the back while allowing the baton to rock and balance. Extend the right hand to let the baton roll out into the right hand, Repeat the same exercise in the left hand, beginning to the back and rotating to the front. I encourage my students to keep it relatively flat and rotate front diagonal to back diagonal, rather than directly front to back. This allows the twirler to establish control in a small area, before trying a perfectly vertical, front and back Fujimi. This also eliminates the desire to "cheat", when the twirler can develop a feel for controlling the baton by manipulation of the forearm and bicep. The step after mastering the retraction/extension would be to start in a right fishtail, retract to Fujimi and extend to right fishtail. Repeat from L fishtail. Next, start with two elbows to the front and attempt right Fujimi to back, with extension to right hand. Repeat by starting with 2 reverse elbows to back and Fujimi to front and extend to L hand. Gradually, you will be able to connect the two elbows front and two elbows back, with a non-cheated Fujimi. Good luck, and be patient!! TWIRL DOCTOR-Kyle Keiser
ANSWER:
Hi Dave, Glad to hear you are twirling again! Wee, lets see if we can get you some pointers on fugimi's and back necks. Fugimi's - I find it best to try to master one elbow at a time. Start with the right hand and do a hand elbow (retraction roll)roll and then move it to the back. Keep your weight balanced over both feet and your feet should not be any wider than your shoulders. Stay tight in the upper body and don't reach out over your feet with your upper body. As the baton begins to raise up that is when you move to the back. Try to repeat the same thing on the left elbow. I find that sometimes the left arm is easier. Back Necks - Try thinking of of your self standing in the middle of a Clock. 12 in front of your, 3 to your right, 6 behind you and 9 to the left. As you place the baton on the left side of the neck wait for it to drop in over the right shoulder and at that time step back to the 6 with you left foot. As the baton travels to the left shoulderstep on in the area of 7 and 8 with the right foot and then continue around the clock. Good luck and I hope these hints help you!! Twirl Doctor-SHARON CAMPBELL
Question: Hello, I just recently started twirling again, and I would like to know some pointers on Fugimis? And also back of the neck spins. Thanks, Dave
ANSWER:
Break down the roll.Start with setting it on the right elbow and working on the dip motion to the back. Left foot forward, body square and don't grab the baton. Then work on the same rock motion on the left arm only. This time start facing the back. I have my students do a basic 2 elbow catch left under arm turn to the back reverse two elbow catch under other arm. These are the parts of fugimis. After these are mastered you can put the roll together with out cheats!!! TWIRL DOCTOR-Derek Brooks
ANSWER:
Dear Dave, On Fugimis roll: A. Sguare body front and back. B. Slight lunge forward on left foot-slight lunge in back on right foot. C. Think fishtail on the elbow when turning to the back. Keeping the body in good posture really helps. Another technique that I have used it to hold the baton in the left hand and roll on the right elbow as to practice the feeling from an easier entry of the baton. Face the back and roll onto the L elbow to get that fishtail idea on the elbow. Back Necks,,,,Tic toc the baton from right groove of neck to left groove of neck to really get the basic feel. Once you have gotten that idea try to incorporate one rev. on back of neck, building as you go. Another way is to hold baton in right hand and roll onto the back of your neck, head down, (but not too much) spot baton on right shoulder as it rolls around and then turn L to catch blind in L hand and build from that. Hope I helped. TWIRL DOCTOR-Gino Cicerella
ANSWER:
Dear Dave,Here are some pointers: -You should have the following mastered: -Double elbow -Reverse double elbow -3 elbows turning in both directions - Remember Fujimis are really elbow roll cut-backs, think of this as you are learning the roll - Keep the baton vertical during the roll - After the first double elbow, turn to the back while actually trying to "cut-back" the baton into the reverse double elbow to the back. - The baton rolls very high on the elbow, up near the shoulder - Let it ROLL ... you might make mistakes now, but don't be tempted to handle the roll (that is a hard habit to break!) Good luck and keep working at it! Concerning back neck rolls: - Your footwork is imperative ... keep it moving in chaine turns around a BIG circle - Keep the baton rolling as vertical as possible - Keep the center of the baton on the middle of the neck - Give the baton a little "platform" to roll on (so it doesn't roll down your back) - The baton speed should be somewhat fast (too slow and it will slide off) - Your head movements are looking towards the little "loops" that scoop over each shoulder - Remember, your continuous footwork is the KEY to making the rolls work!!!Be determined, rolls may seem frustrating at first, but very rewarding once you achieve them. Sincerely, TWIRL DOCTOR-Kelli Russell
ANSWER:
You are fairly close to me and I am excited to hear of another male twirler. Fujimi's (named after the wonderful twirler Cathy Fujimi) are a difficult roll to master correctly. I typically start my students on one elbow at a time. After all, the actual Fujimi is nothing more than a transfer of the baton between 2 elbows to the front and 2 elbows to the back. Begin in the right hand to the front. Do a retraction to the right elbow. When the baton is resting on the elbow, rotate the upper body to the back while allowing the baton to rock and balance. Extend the right hand to let the baton roll out into the right hand, Repeat the same exercise in the left hand, beginning to the back and rotating to the front. I encourage my students to keep it relatively flat and rotate front diagonal to back diagonal, rather than directly front to back. This allows the twirler to establish control in a small area, before trying a perfectly vertical, front and back Fujimi. This also eliminates the desire to "cheat", when the twirler can develop a feel for controlling the baton by manipulation of the forearm and bicep. The step after mastering the retraction/extension would be to start in a right fishtail, retract to Fujimi and extend to right fishtail. Repeat from L fishtail. Next, start with two elbows to the front and attempt right Fujimi to back, with extension to right hand. Repeat by starting with 2 reverse elbows to back and Fujimi to front and extend to L hand. Gradually, you will be able to connect the two elbows front and two elbows back, with a non-cheated Fujimi. Good luck, and be patient!! TWIRL DOCTOR-Kyle Keiser
ANSWER:
Hi Dave, Glad to hear you are twirling again! Wee, lets see if we can get you some pointers on fugimi's and back necks. Fugimi's - I find it best to try to master one elbow at a time. Start with the right hand and do a hand elbow (retraction roll)roll and then move it to the back. Keep your weight balanced over both feet and your feet should not be any wider than your shoulders. Stay tight in the upper body and don't reach out over your feet with your upper body. As the baton begins to raise up that is when you move to the back. Try to repeat the same thing on the left elbow. I find that sometimes the left arm is easier. Back Necks - Try thinking of of your self standing in the middle of a Clock. 12 in front of your, 3 to your right, 6 behind you and 9 to the left. As you place the baton on the left side of the neck wait for it to drop in over the right shoulder and at that time step back to the 6 with you left foot. As the baton travels to the left shoulderstep on in the area of 7 and 8 with the right foot and then continue around the clock. Good luck and I hope these hints help you!! Twirl Doctor-SHARON CAMPBELL