Whip to Straddle to Hang

Trick ID: 153

Description

From a Whip position, pull towards the bar, let go, open your legs and grab the bar between your legs as you leg your legs drop down. This trick can be performed while going backwards or (more rarely) while going forwards. It can also be performed in the catcher's arms and is a move often seen in a doubles trapeze act or cradle act.

Videos

Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 Performed going forwards.
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You can find out more about this trick in my books:

The Fundamentals of Flying Trapeze
A step-by-step diagram of this trick.
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Flying Trapeze Logbook
This trick is listed in the logbook.
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Thanks to Anne for providing videos for this page.

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