Vertical Clock Splits on Aerial Hoop is a really eye catching skill with all the long lines going in the same direction. Despite first impressions, this skill is often harder for our very flexible students and easier for our less flexible students. There are many variations in this video tutorial and there are options for just about any level student.
Even though being less flexible can make this skill a little easier it is always very important to thoroughly warm up the hips and hamstrings and of course train this skill on both sides.
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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 Clock Splits: Vertical.
These are the most common mistakes we see with students when they are learning how to do the aerial hoop skill Clock Splits: Vertical 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 Clock Splits: Vertical 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 Clock Splits: Vertical. 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 Clock Splits: Vertical. 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 Clock Splits: Vertical. 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 Clock Splits: Vertical. 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 Clock Splits: Vertical. They are fun, creative, and challenging sequences from our aerial video tutorial library.
