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Pivot rolls
Working the Pivots and Rolls backward and forward.
Download an AVI of the technique here.
Preview the Technique here with the smaller GIF file.
1. Start in the Backhand grip, open position.
2. Execute a half pivot forward.......
3. ......... with the handle riding on the Middle finger.
Notice the position of the Index finger, straight and out of the way.
4. As the pivot reaches full forward, allow the tip of the Bali..........
5. ......... to drop down over the Middle finger.
6. Scissor the handle between the Middle and Ring fingers.............
7. .............. and dip the wrist a bit to bring the blade over...........
8.
9. ......... and into the Forward grip position.
10. Now Pivot backward, again riding on the Middle finger
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12. Push the handles forward with the Ring finger and Pinky to bring the blade up.........
13.
14. ...........and over the Middle finger........
15................ into the Backhand grip, open position.
Click here to see an AVI of the Pivot roll exercise I do when working out with this technique.