5 MISTAKES in hula hooping on waist
Hello,
in this article you’ll find 5 most common mistakes while learning to WAIST HOOP that I, as a teacher ecounter among my students.
You feel like there’s somethng wrong with you, cause you’ve tried so many times, watched a lot of tutorials & it simply doesn’t go right. Remember – it is a problem that can be 100% solved. I’ve prepared this article to support you, as an additive to the WAIST HOOPING TUTORIAL. I am sure that you will make it, you only need guidance.
Watch the video below & if you prefer reading, than skip to the part below the video.
Let’s take a look at the checklist:
• WRONG HOOP
• FIRST PUSH
• TOO SLOW
• BOUNCY LEGS
• WRONG POSTURE
& now let me guide you & explain what is hidden under these words.
WRONG HOOP
Even though, it seems kind of obvious, it is the most common mistake! You bought a hoop, or maybe you’ve got it as a gift from someone…maybe you’ve made your first attempt with a random hula hoop. In this case the truth is brutal – size matters. I would even say that it’s crucial. If you pick a hoop that is too small, or too light – you will have to produce the momentum only with the strength & speed of your motion. In the beginning of your hooping adventure however, it may reduce the level of your frustration if you’ll give yourself a bit of support, by choosing a bigger hula hoop. Don’t go for the extra heavy hoop, but choose an adult size hula hoop, that while standing in front of you reaches the height of your belly button. If you need a full explanation watch the video below:
FIRST PUSH
Beginning of the waist spin is the key – with the first push you have to give a direction of movement to your hoop. It has to be a nice, flat, horizontal push, with your hand, holding the hoop towards your belly button. If you’ll push the hoop up, or down it will go in diagonal & fall straight to the ground. So pay special attention to the first push.
TOO SLOW
Next step will be to check-in with the speed, pace & rythm of the movements you are empowering the momentum of your hoop with. You want to push your hoop forward every time it meets your belly button. If you have doubts about this one & you’re not sure if you’re reaching the sufficient speed try this exercise:
- go as fast as you can go, push the hoop with the maximum speed & strength & then try to normalize it.
- if you need aditional hints, don’t hesitate to contact me, send me a video showing you waist hooping & I can give you a personal advice.
BOUNCY LEGS
It tends to happen that beginner hoopers try to go so hard & so strong, using all body, that the legs begin to go in a bouncy motion. The result of bouncy legs is that you are not producing a flat horizontal push & therefore motion for your hoop, but you are pushing it down, or rather bringing it down. So even if you are balancing on your knees, make it go parallel to the ground, so front & back only.
WRONG POSTURE
& the last one is simply, or maybe not so simple – maintaining your body straight, opened & uplifted. Avoid looking at your hoop, cause by then you are bending to the front. Avoid bending itself, sticking your bum out to the back, crunching in your chest or belly. Stand up, straighten your back, rotate the pelvis down, feet stable on the ground & go forward with the motion.
Take a look at the TUTORIAL for waist hooping below, to check your knowledge again.
If you are still having doubts about what’s going on, why the hoop keeps falling feel free to contact me or write a comment below, I’ll be happy to help.
Kafri
fot. Michal Pawlik
video: Milena Lupa
