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Anyone have any tips for someone trying to learn the one-hand block link with the ninja rings? I notice that Shoot doesn't give much info about technique on this particular portion of the routine.
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Ron Reid Inner circle Phoenix, Arizona 2733 Posts
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Hi click:
I broke down the motions real slowly, when I was first learning the one-handed block link. Rather than just banging away, I figured out that the "key area" had to at the very bottom of the ring at the moment the "snap" of the hand occurs. That's what made a big difference for me. Honestly, I'd say I hit it about 60 percent on the first try, and about 95 percent within the first three tries. When I first started the routine and tried banging away until I got the link, it would sometimes take me 8 to 10 tries to get it. I have the misses built into the routine, so if I get it on the first time - great! But if not, it's no big deal. I hope this helps you - it is a very challenging move. Ron |
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On 2004-09-29 23:07, Ron Reid wrote: Heh heh. Me too. There are other threads on this exact topic. hold lightly cock wrist hit hard I sort of do a scoop which I would not recommend for the 2-hand link but it's done so fast that it's not noticible. I'm left handed so I do it in my left hand but for some reason if the remaining ring is pointing at 10:00-4:00 instead of 2:00-8:00 it seems to work more often. Perhaps it is opposite for the right-hander? Or is it all just in my head.
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rikbrooks Inner circle Olive Branch, Mississippi 1317 Posts
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I almost do a scoop, it's more of a snap. The key pulls up sharply about a quarter inch when I pull my wrist back then I just slip the key over the rings. Shoot says that you are aiming for the middle, I just aim for all of them.
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Dan Watkins Inner circle PA 3028 Posts
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rikbrooks Inner circle Olive Branch, Mississippi 1317 Posts
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I'll try that, Dan. How often do you get the spin link? Is it almost every time? Is it every single time?
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Dan Watkins Inner circle PA 3028 Posts
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I actually got rid of the table elements of the routine so that I could do the whole thing standing, so I don't do the table link much.
I got it to almost every time. I even saw Shoot miss the spin link in a lecture - no one can hit it 100%, no one is perfect.
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TheAmbitiousCard Eternal Order Northern California 13425 Posts
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On 2004-10-19 12:17, Dan Watkins wrote: Me too! Great routine.
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rikbrooks Inner circle Olive Branch, Mississippi 1317 Posts
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I don't feel so bad then. I have put quite a few hours into that spin link and only have about 80% of the time. I guess I can get somewhat better but it seemed that it would just be impossible to get it every time. I don't mind missing the single handed blocked link, it's not so big a deal, none of the rings go skittering across the table. Besides, I get that single handed blocked link almost every time.
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TheAmbitiousCard Eternal Order Northern California 13425 Posts
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Skip it.
But don't forget to check out other routine for other ideas to add to what you're doing. Capehart Cellini McBride Frank
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rikbrooks Inner circle Olive Branch, Mississippi 1317 Posts
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I'm considering skipping the spin link, but the spin link has gotten the biggest spectator response each time! I've only missed a couple of times in front of a spectator and that didn't phase them a bit. When I GET it though - the reactions are classic!
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Pete Biro 1933 - 2018 18558 Posts
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Missing on purpose is a staple among circus acrobats... on the third try the applause is always greater than if they did it right the first time.
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TheAmbitiousCard Eternal Order Northern California 13425 Posts
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Really? then you should see my table faro work!!!
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Bob Johnston Inner circle Philadelphia, PA 1251 Posts
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Ron Reid’s advice is the best, build the miss into your routine.
You will miss, often. Bob |
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TheAmbitiousCard Eternal Order Northern California 13425 Posts
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Three shows straight. I'm on a frigin' roll.
We'll see what happens tomorrow.
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MJ Marrs Inner circle Los Angeles 1123 Posts
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On 2004-10-19 12:17, Dan Watkins wrote: I remember watching Shoot perform at the Castle about a year ago when he missed the link about three times in a row--he got it on the fourth time. You could almost feel the tension in the Parlour room building up each time he missed. However, I also remember Shoot and a guy who worked at Hollywood Magic Shop trying to see how many times they could consistently hit the link. I think that they both got up to 20 or 30 in a row one particular day. |
NMaggio New user Nick Maggio 100 Posts
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There is a God. Nice to know that the video is not indicative of reality.
Back to the one-hand block; my best chances are when the rings are parallel to my wrist and the wrist is cocked. Correction - perpendicular to the wrist. |
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rikbrooks Inner circle Olive Branch, Mississippi 1317 Posts
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I have no issue with the one hand block. With the Ninja rings I get it most of the time. I never try it unless the hanging rings are perpendicular to the fist, at right angles to the key. The move is snappy and short.
I'm glad to hear about the spin link. The most times that I've hit it in a row has 16. I'm dropping the move - way too inconsistent. |
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TheAmbitiousCard Eternal Order Northern California 13425 Posts
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On 2004-10-30 00:35, Frank Starsini wrote: 3 for 4. 
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