This 2-base, 1-flyer washing machine offers a unique challenge by combining a dynamic transfer with a complete change in body orientation.
The flyer is passed from a Reverse Bird to a Reverse Star on the second base. Unlike many other transfers, the flyer doesn’t simply travel through the air—she must actively lift her hips above her head to rotate from a horizontal position into a vertical one. The first base provides a gentle assist with his foot, but the flyer must also engage and pull herself into the final position.
From the Reverse Star, a more intricate transition brings the flyer back into a Reverse Bird, ready to be transferred back to the first base in the same way. This creates a smooth, continuous loop where each transfer is linked by a controlled and technical pathway.
The transfer includes a small pop to help the flyer initiate the rotation into Reverse Star. Keep the pop controlled—more is not better. If the flyer receives too much momentum, it becomes much harder to stop the movement and settle into a stable final position. Aim for just enough lift to assist the transition, while maintaining full control throughout.
Used Poses
Reverse Bird
The flyer’s upper body turns towards the ground, her head is on the opposite side of the base’s head. If we do it without hands, …
Reverse Star
This is also a shoulderstand on feet pose, but here the flyer is positioned reversed on the base’s foot, facing backward. For the flyer to …
Inside Star
This is the most popular, simplest, and easiest to execute of the four side stars. The flyer faces the base, with their upper body positioned …
