Splits down behind on Aerial Hoop is a fun add on to the skill L-Sit. There is also a variation of Splits down behind that we call Airwalk. Airwalk is simply switching legs while in a splits down behind. These skills and variations all go together seamlessly and make for some quick choreography.
Splits Down and Airwalk are both very accessible beginner skills, and they are an excellent way to work on active splits.
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Some of the most important aerial hoop skills, related movements, and prerequisites from our aerial video tutorial library that students should be very comfortable doing to succeed at Splits Down: Behind Bar.
These are the most common mistakes we see with students when they are learning how to do the aerial hoop skill Splits Down: Behind Bar and detailed directions on how to fix these problems to make the skill look and feel easy.
These similar aerial hoop skills and aerial drills are helpful to troubleshoot and help with problems. Students don't need to have mastered the Splits Down: Behind Bar to work on these related skills and drills. These drills may help your students make important connections and answer the question "What am I doing wrong?".
These are some of our favorite ground drills for aerialists for Splits Down: Behind Bar. They can be used as part of the ground warm up or as part of the aerial class teaching progression.
These are different variations of Splits Down: Behind Bar. Students should be very comfortable with the current skill before working on these different or more advanced variations. They can be used for further exploration, managing students with different levels and adding variety to aerial hoop choreography.
These are the next steps we teach to our aerial hoop students after they’re comfortable with Splits Down: Behind Bar. The next steps can be started right away and they lead toward specific future goals which are often the most advanced aerial hoop skills.
These are some of the more advanced hoop skills that build on the strength and control taught in Splits Down: Behind Bar. They are not the next immediate steps, but rather long term planning goals.
These are aerial hoop sequences, transitions, and combinations that include the aerial skill Splits Down: Behind Bar. They are fun, creative, and challenging sequences from our aerial video tutorial library.
