kateskate
02-25-2009, 08:30 AM
During the summer I played around a bit and had a few lessons on achieving a forward sit with head on knee. I was told I had a pretty good preliminary sit position - correct angle and free leg positioning etc - in order to achieve this but I could never get anywhere near. As soon as I tried to put my head anywhere near my knee I ended up pulling my free leg up and tipping back or grinding to a halt.
I've obviously left this for a while so have probably forgotten the basics but want to have a go at playing with it a little outside of my lessons as it is not really a vital element for me at the moment.
Am I right in thinking you need a free leg parallel to the ice (ie no sloping down or angle of any sort) in order to have a chance of getting this position?
I realise this is a tough variation to achieve but I want to have a go as a long term goal at least. Any tips of how to get there eventually? Even it is off ice preliminary exercises.
Any help appreciated!
I've obviously left this for a while so have probably forgotten the basics but want to have a go at playing with it a little outside of my lessons as it is not really a vital element for me at the moment.
Am I right in thinking you need a free leg parallel to the ice (ie no sloping down or angle of any sort) in order to have a chance of getting this position?
I realise this is a tough variation to achieve but I want to have a go as a long term goal at least. Any tips of how to get there eventually? Even it is off ice preliminary exercises.
Any help appreciated!