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Thigh Hitch is a really popular and versatile support on aerial sling. Thigh Hitch is often done from standing which results in it being higher up above the bottom of the sling, but it can also be done closer to the bottom of the sling or anywhere in between. To get our aerial sling students started with Thigh Hitch, we introduce several variations and drills that are covered in this aerial sling tutorial video. Understanding how to lock in the thigh hitch support with body positioning and engagement is key, and our process makes it fun and engaging.
This video includes several preparation drills, drills for controlling the Thigh Hitch support, and challenges to add on including lassoing the sling around the body while keeping the thigh hitch locked into place.
Become an Aerial Fit Online member to access the video for Thigh Hitch Basics & Challenges. 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.
Some of the most important aerial sling skills, related movements, and prerequisites from our aerial video tutorial library that students should be very comfortable doing to succeed at Thigh Hitch Basics & Challenges.
These are the most common mistakes we see with students when they are learning how to do the aerial sling skill Thigh Hitch Basics & Challenges and detailed directions on how to fix these problems to make the skill look and feel easy.
These similar aerial sling skills and aerial drills are helpful to troubleshoot and help with problems. Students don't need to have mastered the Thigh Hitch Basics & Challenges 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 Thigh Hitch Basics & Challenges. 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 Thigh Hitch Basics & Challenges. 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 sling choreography.
These are the next steps we teach to our aerial sling students after they’re comfortable with Thigh Hitch Basics & Challenges. The next steps can be started right away and they lead toward specific future goals which are often the most advanced aerial sling skills.
These are some of the more advanced sling skills that build on the strength and control taught in Thigh Hitch Basics & Challenges. They are not the next immediate steps, but rather long term planning goals.
These are aerial sling sequences, transitions, and combinations that include the aerial skill Thigh Hitch Basics & Challenges. They are fun, creative, and challenging sequences from our aerial video tutorial library.
