Anybody explain the wfd spin for dummies?

I have thrown in a half dozen games, but I cannot even
get a single spin down. I know it is a timing thing but I
cannot seem to find the right time to turn. I have read
not to let the weight get past your right hip but thats
about all I can find.

I have been watching youtube for single spins but havent
found a lot of help

Any comments would be greatly appreciated.


KN

Todd Bell wrote: Watch a video of a guy double spinning and just do the first spin......easy......next question.....

Duncan's training log has him doing just that! (For your next question ask Coach Todd if the DEADLIFT really helps with the WOB).

You're not going to get a good explanation, IMO, because it's super difficult to articulate. I tried it before and it was all fux0red up.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SNn_hYST08&feature=chann el_video_title

there is a vid of me practicing standing throws, single spins and double spins. I was having issues with my cast and have since fixed it, but you can get the point just from watching the video. You want to cast the weight out in front of you then, *quickly* replace your left foot with your right foot, wait for the we ight to get to zero (the very back of the trig) and rush forward and upward with your legs. When I say wait, it's not going to be very long, you just want it to get to the very back of the trig and explode forward/upward.

Now I'll get crucified for a shitty explanation, hahaha..

a really basic desription:

feet start at (L) 9:00 and (R) 3:00 at back of box. Left foot should be in the back right corner to maximize space without fouling (only one foot needs to stay in the box at all times) when you swing the weight forward past your right hip to start the spins, twirl around and land your feet at (L)12:00 and (R) 6:00. Feet should land just before the weight passes the right hip again. Repeat for second spin, only FASTER. As soon as you land your 2nd spin, explode and fling that sucker.

good luck. If you aren't using a hook grip or a glove LOADED with tacky, you are not going to be able to hold on to pull hard enough to throw it far - unless of course you have a grip like Mark Felix...

Thanks again guys, gonna be a good weekend whether I spin
or not. It will good to be with friends and to hear the
pipes play once more....

I started to finally get it down when I did a lot of throws
slowing everything way down not worrying about the
distance. Going full bore all the time was unable to learn
to hit the right positions. Pretty quick I was throwing
more distance with a slow lazy minimal effort throw than
when I was burning like the tazmanian devil. Then at that
point I was able to start to put speed back into it
gradually and then was hitting 50+ regularly.

I have a cripplingly slow first spin.  Works ok for me.  

mike pockoski wrote: craig...your first spin is so slow it looks like you're just standing under the bar when you do it...