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Backhand twirl opening


Using the finger twirl technique in the Backhand position.






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Preview the Technique here with the smaller GIF file.

step 1
1. Start in the Backhand grip, closed position.







step 2
2. Let the bite handle fall down and away.








step 3
3. Notice that the Ring finger and Pinky are on the opposite side of the handle from the Index finger...............






step 4
4. ........this allows the bite handle to rotate through and into the twirl.







step 5
5. Twirl over the back of the Middle finger...........







step 6
6. ..........and push down with the Index finger to continue the motion.







step 7
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step 8
8.








step 9
9. From here, flip the wrist over.............







step 10
10.








step 11
11. ............. and bring the handles together.







step 12
12. Finish in the Backhand grip, open position.







This move is actually a little easier to do (for me anyway) on the horizontal plain, but it made for a bad camera angle. Try it and see if you notice a difference.