Whirling Rake

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Dexterity Cross-Body Delay Dexterity

Whirling Rake is a Whirl that ends with a Cross-Body Rake finish.

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Whirling Rake

Demonstration of a Whirling Rake.

How To Perform A Whirling Rake

  1. Start from a controlled clipper stall.
  2. Set the bag straight up and to your side.
  3. Lift the support leg as the bag rises.
  4. Swing the leg over the bag from in-to-out.
  5. Continue turning your hips into clipper position.
  6. Instead of catching on a clipper stall, position your toe behind the support leg in a cross-body rake position.
  7. Catch the bag on the toe and sweep it from behind the support leg back to the front of your body.
  8. Finish on a controlled toe stall to complete the final dexterity.

Tips For Learning

Master Whirl First

A solid Whirl makes learning Whirling Rake dramatically easier.

Learn Cross-Body Rakes

Practice rakes independently until the sweeping motion feels natural.

Stay Compact

Tight sets and efficient dexterities make the final rake much easier to complete.

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