Become a Better Base




Good Bases are very valuable to any team. Without good bases, it becomes difficult for any flier to trust being in the air and learning anything new. Here are some Tips to help anyone become a GOOD base:

1.) Safety - Make sure the flier always come down safely. Always catch the flier high, always keep your hands up, always keep an eye on the flier, and always focus on the flier's head, neck, and back when she's falling.

2.) Stregnth - Make sure you maintain your stregnth by eating correctly, and exercising/stunting frequently.

3.) Technique - Always remember to use your legs, keep your back straight, and squeeze the flier's foot. Just these little technical things can make a difference between a stunt hitting OR falling.

4.) Understanding - Have an understanding on what the entire pyramid OR stunt is doing. This will help you make adjustments without much confusion. Try listening to what the coach/instructor is saying and you will learn what and what NOT to do.

5.) Focus - Don't loose focus by goofing around in practice. Always keep your eye on what task is at hand.

6.) Drive - You have to want to be a good base and want to get better.

7.) Leader - Lead by example and don't cause problems for the team. Even if you disagree with the coach, never go against them. Try to work with him/her to get problems resolved. It will be best for the team to not have drama in practice.

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