This transition is very similar to the “From Back Bird to Star” transition—because, essentially, that’s exactly what it is.
First, you need to take hold of both of the flyer’s hands and rotate them from a perpendicular to a parallel position. Once you’re aligned, you can move into the same steps used in the classic Back Bird to Star transition.
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Used poses
One-legged back bird
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