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Permalink Reply by Swivel Lass on October 6, 2009 at 9:23am

In the beginning I found it easier to do it standing still too! You'll get the feel of it soon enough. It really is all about getting the feeling of the flow of the hoop and trying to match it. It does sound like you need to spin a bit faster to match the hoop speed as you lift your arm straight up, or try slowing down your lift/hoop speed to match your spinning speed. You'll get it!

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Permalink Reply by circularlogic on October 6, 2009 at 9:35am

I agree with Lisa that it's just a matter of time before your body catches on. It's kind of hard to put the formula into words, but it has to do with the momentum of the hoop-- when you are still it really has to whip around you so it stays level, but when you turn, it can get a little wonky from the slower motion. If you think about the centrifugal force involved it might help. I remember really noticing this when I started learning it in reverse current-- but it's hard for me to describe exactly what you have to do. I just remember thinking "centrifugal force!" The good news is that once you do catch on, turning gives you a lot more time & flow!

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Permalink Reply by Gina on October 6, 2009 at 9:52am

I found that paying attention to the position of my elbow as I was lifting up the hoop really helped keep me from getting tangled as I was turning. I used to get caught all the time, but as soon I started thinking about keeping the elbow of my lifting arm pointing at the sky my vortex/lasso became soo much easier.

Good luck!

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Permalink Reply by Jessicasomething on October 6, 2009 at 11:35am

As silly a suggestion as it might sound...check the direction that you are turning. Make sure you're turning your body in the direction that the hoop is spinning. I was teaching a friend the other day and she was having a similar issue with getting tangled in her arms when trying to turn. It's still possible to do it while turning either direction but when you turn with it, it should make it a little easier to get the hoop up..at least it does for me..i feel like I have a split second longer.

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Permalink Reply by Tara on October 6, 2009 at 12:45pm

The only thing I can think to add is to make sure you are turning and lifting the hoop up at the exact same time. If you are lifting and then turning (even if it's off by a second or two) I think it throws off the whole trick. That was how I eventually got it anyway :) Hope it helps!

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Permalink Reply by Cady Clasby on October 6, 2009 at 2:41pm

are you turning the right way lol?? trust me tho...soon you'll get it and it'll be so natural feeling...

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Permalink Reply by Natalie Zem on October 7, 2009 at 9:24am

Thanks for all the good suggestions!! I will keep all of this in mind when I'm practicing next time.

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