WFD (related to the basics thread)

Not really a question, more asking to confirm or correct something I learned from reading the post while watching a few of Craigs vids.  I notice when I cast and the weight starts to go back towards the trig I wind up automaticaly pulling my right foot back (Right handed) to stabalize myself.  This is of course more pronounced with the "medium" weight (Hey, I'm old and small, I get to throw the 42).  After reading/watching my guess is it's because I don't pivot on my feet at all.  The foot then needs to come back to keep me from falling back.  From this position, with feet flat and facing forward, right foot 6" to a foot behind the left, I'm basicaly screwed before I even start to spin.  What I need to learn to do is pivot at the point where I am pulling that foot back.  Am I on the right track here?

 

Oh and you want to do something cool, open up a browser with the basics post then watch some videos in another browser window.  I like Craigs becauseI have similar taste in music, but I'm sure others would work as well. 

Edited by thegnome

Are you talking about when you let the weight swing behind you, before the first cast? If so, try bending your knees instead and dropping your hips a bit, just as it starts swinging forward.

FYI, I'm not sure using Craig as your model is the best idea. He can do things that us normal, non-500lb-zerchering mortals cannot.

FYI, I'm not sure using Craig as your model is the best idea. He can do things that us normal, non-500lb-zerchering mortals cannot.

this is a quote from Dave barron one of the biggest freaks out there-come on dave

a few years ago myself and wife were meeting dave barron and dan dillon at Iron Island gym for wob training + tire flips..I decided to show up early and do a speed bench workout.was doing speed bench with bands..had 205 on bar + choked mini's...dave asked about them as he came off the street so he put his bag down and asked if he could try I said k//I'll lift off to you as the whip will wnat to slam your chest..unracks and pounds out 10 perfect form piston-up and down fast reps..I was like this boy's afreak

quick feet..and sprint to the trig...can remember being told that from day one and then,,ko telling me about the proper cast dip under,replace feet...good post...good stuff