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BASIC PIYOTS FOR THROWING

First Pivot:    PLayers facing, natural stance,

Photo #1. Thrower slides left foot in half-circle, places it close to right foot, toes forward, weight on bali of left foot; body makes half turn, Photo #2.

Complete pivot by placing left foot solid on ground, place right foot in front of Receiver's right foot. Thrower's feet are shoulder-width apart, toes and knees slightly out, knees bent, weight equally on both feet; upper body leaning strongly left, placing hip in position for throw over hip, Photo #3.

Second Pivot From facing position, Thrower places right foot in front of Receiver's right foot, shifting weight to bali of right foot, Photo #4.

Rotate on bali of right foot as you place left foot in front of Receiver's left foot, Photo #5.

Complete pivot by placing both feet solid on ground in front of Receiver as in Photo #3.

Notę: Practice all pivots for perfect form, then for speed and dexterity. Practice all pivots without specific throw in mind, then practice all pivots with various throws. After practice and experi-mentation, you will find the pivots which suit your style of work best. You will find pivots which are

The pivots which you

':rm practice (kata) and

execute with speed and grace are the best pivots for you.

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