Elford
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Hi all : I've been lurking for a while ... this is my first post
Looking for advice on TGU Phase 1
I am transitioning from 24Kg to 32Kg and very quickly I realised that Phase 1 needs the most work
With KB in my right hand I can't seem to get any power transfer through my right foot, even though on the way back down that's my main bracing point.
This means that Phase 1 is mainly done with momentum ... OK for 24Kg but I can't get away with it when using 32Kg
On the way up: right shoulder lifts, body twists up onto left elbow, then right hip. Right leg is just a passenger, left elbow is just pivot point
On the way down: From left elbow, down to left shoulder then right shoulder - then right hip last to touch down. By keeping the hip up I get enough bracing through the leg to avoid just collapsing. Right leg is engaged and pushing all the way down
So...
On the way up I could lead with the right hip first, before the right shoulder - this puts the leg in a position to drive, similar to how I come down ... but doesn't sound right(?)
Today I experimented with pulling my right foot in much closer to my right hip (touching) This helped - but just checked S&S and it specifically says not to do this.
Where do I get the power from??
Looking for advice on TGU Phase 1
I am transitioning from 24Kg to 32Kg and very quickly I realised that Phase 1 needs the most work
With KB in my right hand I can't seem to get any power transfer through my right foot, even though on the way back down that's my main bracing point.
This means that Phase 1 is mainly done with momentum ... OK for 24Kg but I can't get away with it when using 32Kg
On the way up: right shoulder lifts, body twists up onto left elbow, then right hip. Right leg is just a passenger, left elbow is just pivot point
On the way down: From left elbow, down to left shoulder then right shoulder - then right hip last to touch down. By keeping the hip up I get enough bracing through the leg to avoid just collapsing. Right leg is engaged and pushing all the way down
So...
On the way up I could lead with the right hip first, before the right shoulder - this puts the leg in a position to drive, similar to how I come down ... but doesn't sound right(?)
Today I experimented with pulling my right foot in much closer to my right hip (touching) This helped - but just checked S&S and it specifically says not to do this.
Where do I get the power from??