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.

Walk Off Dismount:

Bases: Reach up with front arm and back of hand towards you. Grasp flyers hand. Watching other base, on "1-2" dip and extend back hand up. As fler descends, catch under flyer's arm pit (fingers forward!) and resist weight to the ground.

Flyer: Lean forward from waist only (do not bend legs!) and grasp base's hands, keeping head up. After bases dip (stay tight with legs locked!) extend hand out into a T and keep legs together.

Backspot: Wait for bases to have flyer's hands. On 1-2 dip and pop flyer up, reaching for waist/hips. Resist weight to the ground using your legs to absorb.

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