Gainer Toss
Description
This technique is called a "gainer" after the gymnastics flip. In this toss the whip rotates one direction, but physically moves the other way. It can be done as a follow up after a forward or a reverse crack.
This trick was invented by Todd Rex.
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How To
Although this crack can be done after a forward such as a Cattleman's or after a reverse crack such as a Reverse Cattleman, the description following is for doing this toss after a forward crack.
- Perform a Cattleman's Crack or a single Drum Roll crack
- After the crack, start to bring your hand backup as if to start a second drum roll
- Before your hand's motion is picked up by the whip (its should still be falling to the ground in front of you) toss the handle of the whip up and behind you.
- The whip should continue to rotate downward, while the rotational center of the whip travels backward
- Catch the whip over (or event slightly behind) your shoulder.
