This flow is a subtle variation of the classic Boomerang washing machine. At first glance, the two might look identical – but there’s a small yet important difference: instead of entering inside star, the flyer lands in outside star.
This happens because the base steps in with the same-side leg instead of the opposite leg. It’s a minor shift in technique, but it gives the flow a different feel and opens up new transition possibilities.
If you already know the original Boomerang, this variation will feel familiar – yet refreshing. Try both and observe the difference. Mastering both options can bring more fluidity and creativity to your practice.
Tip for the base:
How should you angle your foot as the flyer’s hip approaches? In this case: toes out! If the flyer fully rotates their body and arrives almost perpendicular, then it’s not really an issue — the foot can stay neutral. But in all other cases, it’s helpful for the base to know whether to turn the foot inward or outward.
Jacob Brown
One round to the right, one round to the left. Jacob Brown
Used Poses
Star with hand holds
Shoulderstand on feet, but we just call it “star” for short, so it’s shorter and more compact. This is the basic position, it can have …
Reverse Outside Star
This is a rarely used side star. Flyer’s upper body is facing outwards, her face is with her back to the base, so outside and …
Used Transitions
From Star to Reverse Outside Star
This is a rarely used transition; so far, I have only seen it in the washing machine called Nataraj. However, it can definitely be used …
From Reverse Outside Star to Star
The transition from Reverse Outside star to star is a common element in many popular washing machines — though it’s definitely not an easy one!In …
All the Boomerang variations
16 Boomerang Variations
Boomerang lovers, get ready!In this video, Jacob Brown takes the classic boomerang transition and explodes it into 16 creative variations. …
Boomerang – Reversed Direction variation
This variation keeps the same structure and key elements as the original Boomerang, including the inside star. The main difference? …
Boomerang – Outside Star variation
This flow is a subtle variation of the classic Boomerang washing machine. At first glance, the two might look identical …
Boomerang
In the classic original boomerang, the star and the reverse inside star alternate with each other so that the flyer …



