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Permalink Reply by Ashly Connor on January 3, 2012 at 6:18pm

If you could make a video it'd make it a lot easier to see where you're having trouble :) 

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Permalink Reply by Laura DiFilippo on January 4, 2012 at 8:08pm

try doing the move in slow motion and also using a mirror to help. it takes lots of precision, control, and practice but you'll get it !!

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StudentPermalink Reply by Kacie Knight on January 4, 2012 at 9:08pm

My best advice to you is sign up for Brecken's "wave" class on line here at hoop city: http://www.hoopcity.ca/Brecken

I just had the honor to take this two day workshop from her in person and my barrel rolls (and hooping in general) have been forever changed. It was magic. Seriously, I cannot recommend this enough if you want to take your barrels and hooping to a whole new level.

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Permalink Reply by Scunshine on January 10, 2012 at 1:46pm

Here's a short video from Brecken at the Florida flowfest where she recommends pointing behind yourself while you roll backwards, and your body will follow the line of your arm. It helps me immensely! 

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Permalink Reply by Liz Updegraff on October 1, 2012 at 11:48pm

Try letting the hoop slide/rotate in your hand(s) when you get to that point. Don't change your hand position just let it slide while you turn. Hope that helps

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StudentPermalink Reply by Meryl in FL on October 2, 2012 at 6:16pm

My hoop instructor suggested practicing this move against a wall, not really sure how to explain it with out a demo but it was me (in front), hoop (in position to do the iso roll), then the wall. The wall helped steady the hoop and I was able to concentrate on upper body and foot placement...hope this helps :)

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Permalink Reply by Licia on October 16, 2012 at 9:24am

It took me FOREVER to get barrel rolls off-body, but after two months of desperation, it finally sort of "clicked"... hang in there and don't give up :) 

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