How to:

Bases: Squat keeping back straight and flat getting low enough so that flyer's bent leg is at a 90 degree angle. Arms should be at a 90 degree angle and close to the body, hands in front palms up. On "1-2 Down In", dip slightly while flyer loads 2nd foot. On "Down Up", dip again and stand up. Extend arms up, then set back down to half position resiting weight down.

Flyer: Start with one foot in base's hands and hands on both bases shoulders. On "1-2 Down In" Lift up and place other foot in base's hands. On "Down Up" dip and push up off base's shoulders. Lock out knees and stand up straight keeping body tight by squeezing butt and stomach.

Backspot: Squat behind flyer and grasp ankle of loading foot. on "1-2 Down In" dip with bases. After flyer has second foot loaded grasp ankle, on "Down Up" dip and pull straight up, extending fully then resist down to half position. Keep resisting weight up.

Pop Down Dismount:

Bases: Using legs, dip and extend hands up over head. With front arm, reach for front of flyer's shin, with back arm, reach behind flyer's thigh. RESIST flyer's weight all the way to the ground.

Flyer: Stay tight while bases dip (don't bend your knees!) At the top of the pop bring hands to sides and feet together. When you feel backspot grab hips, reach behind for backspot's wrists. Keep feet together and legs tight all the way to the ground.

Backspot: Dip and release flyer's ankles, extending upwards. Reach for flyer's hips and RESIST flyer's weight all the way to the ground.

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