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Pinwheel

Spins Intermediate

What is the Pinwheel?

The pinwheel is a move in which the body passes between several spin angles while changing grip, creating a sense of continuous movement that is more complex than a regular spin. It builds on the sense of direction and grip-changing gained in the back hook.

How to do the Pinwheel

  1. Begin with back-hook momentum and a stable grip in both hands.

  2. During the spin, gently change the position of your leading hand.

  3. Continue the momentum while changing your body's direction to match the grip change.

  4. Keep your core engaged to maintain an even line of spin.

  5. Repeat the change carefully if the move includes more than one rotation.

  6. Finish in a stable stance with a grip in both hands.

Common Mistakes

  • Changing grip too quickly, which loses the rhythm.
  • A gaze that drops downward instead of staying forward.
  • A weak grip at the moment of the change itself.

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Prerequisites