In Super Dave’s tutorial video, several basic poses for beginners are featured. He demonstrates and explains how to get into the poses and connect them smoothly. Learning and practicing this sequence is beneficial, as it helps to master and refine many basic elements.
It’s worth paying attention to the transitions—there are two where the base rotates the flyer 180 degrees while holding them. The first is from shoulderstand to straddle bat, and the second is from throne in hands to pike cross.
Used poses
Shoulderstand with forearm holds
The next level of the shoulderstand on hand is when the base holds the flyer’s shoulder with vertical arms and the flyer holds the base’s …
Straddle Bat
The flyer hangs in a straddle. Her legs are heavy, that’s how she holds herself up. The base keeps the toes inward…Here are several ways …
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 Straddle Throne on Hands
This pose is often included in sequences for beginners and is easy to learn.The flyer is positioned facing the base’s legs, locking their legs around …
Pike cross
The flyer holds their arms extended out to the sides, while their legs are lifted horizontally, supported by the base’s feet placed under their armpits. …
Vishnu couch
Basic pose, one leg of the base is in the armpit of the flyer, the other leg is on the inner thigh of the flyer. …
Used Transitions
From Shoulderstand with forearm holds to Straddle Bat
The base starts rotating the flyer, while the flyer holds a stable position, keeping their elbows together and opening their legs into a straddle. The …
From Straddle bat to Reverse Bird
In this transition, the flyer threads through the base’s legs, extending their body out of the pike position and moving into bird pose. The base …
From reverse Bird to Reverse Straddle Throne on Hands
This is a simple transition. It’s important for the base to keep their arms extended throughout and to grip the flyer’s thighs in the right …
From Reverse Straddle Throne on Hands to Pike Cross
Base turns the flyer around and steps under the flyer’s arm with his feet. Super Dave Beginner Flow Seqquence 3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5KXBNhsbW8 Used Poses January 25, …
From Pike Cross to Vishnu Couch
Flyer locks her legs together, base grabs her with one hand below the knee, the other hand at the thigh, and lifts the flyer out. …
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