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what techs (if any) should be considered as pre-reqs for learning this tech | what techs (if any) should be considered as pre-reqs for learning this tech | ||
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| − | None! This is truly, the very first crack you should learn. | + | * None! This is truly, '''the very first crack''' you should learn. |
===Post-Requisites=== | ===Post-Requisites=== | ||
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what techs (if any) should be considered as next steps | what techs (if any) should be considered as next steps | ||
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* [[Reverse Cattleman]] | * [[Reverse Cattleman]] | ||
* [[Slow Figure Eight]] | * [[Slow Figure Eight]] | ||
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Coachman's Crack]] |
* [[Drum Roll]] (snake killer) | * [[Drum Roll]] (snake killer) | ||
* [[Overhand Flick]] | * [[Overhand Flick]] | ||
| − | * [[Cow and Calf | + | * [[Cow and Calf (whoosh bang)]] |
| + | * [[Tasmanian Cutback]] | ||
===How To=== | ===How To=== | ||
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# Start with the whip laying out straight behind you | # Start with the whip laying out straight behind you | ||
| − | # Draw the whip forward and overhead in a large extended arc | + | # Draw the whip forward and overhead in a large, extended arc |
| − | ## Start with your arm straight and palm facing backwards | + | ## Start with your arm straight, pointed slightly behind you, and palm facing backwards |
| − | ## | + | ## The handle of the whip should be in a straight line with your arm |
| − | ## Bend your elbow | + | ## Swing your arm upward, keeping your arm straight until it's about level with the ground |
| − | ## Let your wrist bend backwards | + | ## Bend your elbow about 90 degrees, till it's pointing almost straight up |
| + | ## Let your wrist bend backwards | ||
# Just about the time that the cracker will hit the ground behind you, swing the whip forward | # Just about the time that the cracker will hit the ground behind you, swing the whip forward | ||
## Straighten your elbow | ## Straighten your elbow | ||
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F68--ZFY7EI&list=PLQJRZPVYDOgGuW8KqtgNtvFasa_sBpZGP Cattleman's Crack, instructional by Canada Whips (YouTube)] | * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F68--ZFY7EI&list=PLQJRZPVYDOgGuW8KqtgNtvFasa_sBpZGP Cattleman's Crack, instructional by Canada Whips (YouTube)] | ||
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJJhRnUMLQc Cattleman's Crack, instructional by April Choi (YouTube)] | * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJJhRnUMLQc Cattleman's Crack, instructional by April Choi (YouTube)] | ||
| + | [[Category:Single Whip Techniques]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Beginner Cracks]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:29, 15 March 2022
Description
The Cattleman's Crack is probably the first crack that any new whip cracker should learn.
Pre-Requisites
- None! This is truly, the very first crack you should learn.
Post-Requisites
- Reverse Cattleman
- Slow Figure Eight
- Coachman's Crack
- Drum Roll (snake killer)
- Overhand Flick
- Cow and Calf (whoosh bang)
- Tasmanian Cutback
How To
- Start with the whip laying out straight behind you
- Draw the whip forward and overhead in a large, extended arc
- Start with your arm straight, pointed slightly behind you, and palm facing backwards
- The handle of the whip should be in a straight line with your arm
- Swing your arm upward, keeping your arm straight until it's about level with the ground
- Bend your elbow about 90 degrees, till it's pointing almost straight up
- Let your wrist bend backwards
- Just about the time that the cracker will hit the ground behind you, swing the whip forward
- Straighten your elbow
- Then straighten your wrist
- You should finish with your arm in a straight line with the whip handle pointing straight out from there, almost level with the ground
This crack should take very minimal effort, don't muscle it.
