A Sideways Rocket on Aerial Hoop is similar to the basic Rocket skill, but aside from the obvious difference, the foot is pressing into the hoop to create support. It is definitely arguable that the skills are not so similar because of the different supports, but they look so similar our students all felt that Sideways Rocket was a good name and it stuck.
There are two variations with slightly different body positions and there are a number of hand placement options. We often introduce them all at one so students can experiment and find the version they like best for themselves.
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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 Rocket: Sideways.
These are the most common mistakes we see with students when they are learning how to do the aerial hoop skill Rocket: Sideways 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 Rocket: Sideways 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 Rocket: Sideways. 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 Rocket: Sideways. 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 Rocket: Sideways. 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 Rocket: Sideways. 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 Rocket: Sideways. They are fun, creative, and challenging sequences from our aerial video tutorial library.
