This is a very exciting transition that can be performed in two different ways, depending on the position of the base’s foot.
In the simpler version, the base places their foot on the flyer’s hip in a natural position, and the flyer doesn’t need to rotate much (see the video). However, when the second foot comes into place, the first one often needs to be adjusted to land in the correct bird position.
In the other version, the flyer has to rotate a bit more, and the base places their foot with the toes pointing outward and the heel inward. This way, the foot lands directly in the right position, and no correction is needed upon arrival.
Everyone can use the variation that feels more comfortable for them.
Base takes one leg out and begins to lower the flyer, then crosses to the opposite hip (see photo). When the flyer feels the foot of the base, puts her weight on it, raises her upper body and turns to face the base, they assume the bird position.
The flyer twists to one side, the base crosses to the flyer’s hip on the opposite side with the foot pointing outwards. The position of the feet and hips can be seen in the photos above.
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