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StudentPermalink Reply by Tink in Tokyo on May 24, 2012 at 3:21pm

It never hurts to have a few different hoops - they are all good and some you will connect with better than others.

Without seeing you hoop, it's hard to pinpoint what your trouble keeping the hoop up might be. Strong, even, and rhythmic back and forth pushes from the waist (without moving too much of the rest of the body) should be the trick. Put some music on to help you maintain the rhythm. Stand up straight and look forward, not down.

Try not to get too frustrated; it will come.

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Permalink Reply by Munai on May 24, 2012 at 3:54pm

okay thanks, i'll definitely keep all of that in mind while i am practicing.

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Permalink Reply by KataraDactyl on May 24, 2012 at 6:19pm

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1yEc_-J3aQ

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StudentPermalink Reply by Kylie Rainieri on May 24, 2012 at 7:00pm

Here's my advice!

1. Don't give up! You'll get it!!!

2. The heaviness of the hoop will aid in helping you to really "feel" the movement of the hoop & master basic tricks, I don't think this is your issue! Trying different hoops never hurts though!

3. Like Tink said really keep that back/forth motion of your hips in mind as you're doing it. When I first started learning I actually put one foot in front of the other just so I could really get that motion down.

Love & light sister~!

 

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Permalink Reply by madeline.irene on May 24, 2012 at 7:44pm

get a smaller hoop. not lighter just smaller. you look tiny lol it should stand as high as your belly button. but honestly... i couldn't for the life of me keep a hoop up a year ago and the things i am doing now are surprising the shit out of me. GOOD LUCK! keep the patience and perseverance you can do it girl :) the other comments are all very helpful as well!! keep hoopin sistah

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Permalink Reply by Alycia Betts on May 24, 2012 at 8:35pm

Closw your eyes!
Its a key learning strat. Just feel the hoop and respond to it
Youre clearly new at this. It doesnt happen overnight. Theres alot of amazing hoopers on this site. And youll get there
Practice makes perfect.

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Permalink Reply by Hillary on May 24, 2012 at 9:59pm

OMG srsly!  closing my eyes ALWAYS helps!

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Permalink Reply by Alycia Betts on May 25, 2012 at 6:47pm

Haha, yes !
I can't do my elbow passes unless I close my eyes. Hooping blindfolded is trippy.

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Permalink Reply by Jade Lilian White on May 25, 2012 at 12:59am

As a beginner my first hoop was a 1/2" black psi with blue gaff and pink shiny tape. It was about 35" or less. Which hoopers would call advanced/intermediate. Basically get a hoop that fits your size. And do it everyday. When i first started the hoop fel down after 4 seconds. Look at me now! www.youtube.com/jadelilypop

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Permalink Reply by Munai on May 25, 2012 at 7:23am

thank you everyone for all of your advice! it really helps :)

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StudentPermalink Reply by Scully on May 25, 2012 at 8:34am

I had a really hard time hooping at the waist when I started so I would fail at that for a bit and then go work off body tricks and isolations. Don’t beat yourself up too much about any particular move even if it seems basic. Just come back and work at a little bit every day and you will improve in no time.

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Permalink Reply by Moonshadow on May 29, 2012 at 7:34pm

Hooping around your waist is the fundamental step for any other hoop move.  Hoops with larger diameters and hoops that are heavier are definitely easier for beginners.  I started hooping with a water hula hoop from walmart.  It has a 36 inch diameter, which is on the small size of normal.  Just keep trying to feel the movement of the hoop and move with it.  It's hard to explain to someone how to hoop, because you really just have to feel it and work with the hoop.  Close your eyes and stand straight up and most importantly, don't give up.  If you feel the need to buy a new hoop, I suggest buying a cheap one.  There's no sense in paying for an expensive hoop if you can't learn how to use it.

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