Belay Inverted Basics

Silks

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Level 2

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Belays
Belay Inverted Basics Intermediate Aerial Silks Video Tutorial Online Class

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Going upside down in a Z wrap Belay is simple and fun. In this aerial silks support there are many possibilities and this video explores the basics to get you started safely.

Using the belay to invert is a great way to train pulling down while straddling up. This variation also pairs nicely with Belay Fake Iron T, and it has several different exit options that we explore in our tutorial video.

Belay Inverted Basics is appropriate for students beginning their study of the belay support on aerial silks

Become an Aerial Fit Online member to access the video for Belay Inverted Basics. This in-depth video will explain how to properly train this skill. It also includes cross references to the most important Building Blocks, Common Mistakes, Related Drills, Ground Drills, Variations, Next Steps and Sequences.

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Building Blocks & Prerequisites

Some of the most important aerial silks skills, related movements, and prerequisites from our aerial video tutorial library that students should be very comfortable doing to succeed at Belay Inverted Basics.

Teaching Tools

Common Mistakes & Solutions

These are the most common mistakes we see with students when they are learning how to do the aerial silks skill Belay Inverted Basics and detailed directions on how to fix these problems to make the skill look and feel easy.

Related Aerial Drills

These similar aerial silks skills and aerial drills are helpful to troubleshoot and help with problems. Students don't need to have mastered the Belay Inverted Basics 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?".

Ground Drills for Aerialists

These are some of our favorite ground drills for aerialists for Belay Inverted Basics. They can be used as part of the ground warm up or as part of the aerial class teaching progression.

Aerial Silks Variations

These are different variations of Belay Inverted Basics. 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 silks choreography.

Planning Ahead

Next Steps

These are the next steps we teach to our aerial silks students after they’re comfortable with Belay Inverted Basics. The next steps can be started right away and they lead toward specific future goals which are often the most advanced aerial silks skills.

Future Goals

These are some of the more advanced silks skills that build on the strength and control taught in Belay Inverted Basics. They are not the next immediate steps, but rather long term planning goals.

Sequences

Aerial Silks Sequences, Transitions and Combinations

These are aerial silks sequences, transitions, and combinations that include the aerial skill Belay Inverted Basics. They are fun, creative, and challenging sequences from our aerial video tutorial library.

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