Hi! Very impressive sequence this month 🙂
I find the Front-Side-Catch Drop very complex due to the continuous shifts in direction throughout the movement. I’m sharing a small reflection on its mechanics and would love feedback to help me break down this amazing drop more effectively.
In my opinion, the drop consists of three key phases:
The first phase is a full forward rotation where the body completes a full spin.
The second phase is a transition where the body shifts sideways, adjusting for the next movement.
The third phase is a back dive.
I have a few technical questions regarding each phase, and any clarification or explanation of what you feel while performing it is highly appreciated!
Phase 1: Should we slow down the initial forward rotation by for example piking to maintain better control, or the opposite, i.e. generating as much momentum as possible staying fully planked?
Phase 2: How can we ensure the legs stay fully extended throughout the movement? Specially the wrapped leg tends to bend and be pushed to the side in this phase. Should we actively guide the wrapped leg positioning to control the drop direction more effectively? I wonder if a double leg wrap would help here by easing the pain?
Phase 3: The back dive. During the last rotation, I feel it is not safe for my groin area. Often, at least my pants gets caught, causing an abrupt stop. When this happens I unconsciously pike my body and lose all the momentum. What adjustments can prevent this friction and allow a smoother back dive turn?
Looking forward to your insights!
Yvan
