A Twisted Knee Hook Press Split on Aerial hoop is something that came from play and experimentation. It is a variation of a Knee Hook Press Split, but the opposite limbs are on the hoop which creates a big twist through the body and a huge twist in the brain. This skill is not a prominent part of our curriculum. We typically only introduce it to our more advanced students who enjoy brainy and unusual skills. It is important that students have already mastered the Knee Hook Press Splits: Outside variation before trying this skill.
Twisted Knee Hook Press Splits came from the question “Can this be done?”. The answer is yes, but then it isn’t clear that it needs to be done. If you do want to take on this skill, approach it with a focus on safety and a sense of humor and let us know how it goes.
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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 Knee Hook Press Splits: Twisted.
These are the most common mistakes we see with students when they are learning how to do the aerial hoop skill Knee Hook Press Splits: Twisted 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 Knee Hook Press Splits: Twisted 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 Knee Hook Press Splits: Twisted. 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 Knee Hook Press Splits: Twisted. 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 Knee Hook Press Splits: Twisted. 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 Knee Hook Press Splits: Twisted. 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 Knee Hook Press Splits: Twisted. They are fun, creative, and challenging sequences from our aerial video tutorial library.
