Jim Gardner#RopeFlow is so satisfying. It’s one of those sports with so much skill involved, and many patterns to learn. Watching an experienced practitioner is mesmerising sometimes - how do they do that!? Where are they turning the wrist? How do they catch the momentum? What makes it look so effortless?
After about 5 months I’m starting to see some small (but significant) breakthroughs of my own.
Cheetah’s tail used to be untamed. There was much face smacking and unintentional speed up during a set. Recently during practice something changed. Out of nowhere, I felt a new control when pulling the rope forward on each side. I could choose to do it. I was working WITH the rope, not forcing it to swing, or being dominated by the movement myself.
It’s great when you really work, pay close attention, and “get” something. But I can find that a little cold. In contrast, working on a skill by just doing it, zoning out, letting the mistakes happen - the surprise when it feels “right” in a new way? Magic. Pure, unexpected joy.
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