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Piggy Back

Two flyers: second flyer catches hocks from holding back of first
Number of somersaults
(none)
Number of twists
(none)
Catch to hands
Notes
The first flyer stands on the platform with one hand on the bar while the second climbs onto his back, wrapping his legs around his waist and his arms around his neck. They swing out together and at the front end (catch is half-time), the first flyer straddles his legs and brings them up in front of him. The second lets go of his hands and swings his body backwards (like a hocks off), holding on with his legs until he makes the catch.

In order to make the return, the first flyer must turn around on the bar and move over to one side so the second can come back to the flybar and swing side by side with him. There are other variations of this trick, which include the first flyer doing a pullover over the bar after releasing the second flyer. He then shoots over the bar to the catcher as the second flyer makes an angel return (a passing leap).

These notes are provided ONLY as an explanation of the trick.
If you want to perform it yourself - get an expert to teach you.

Videos
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Piggy Back (2)




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