1. Before & After Examples
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Forehand Cutback
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Forehand Snap
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Improvements made
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Improvements made
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| This surfer improved his cutback by compressing lower at the start of the manoeuvre and holding this compressed body position for a longer duration. |
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This surfer improved his forehand snap by:
1. Leaning back at the start of the snap
2. Looking back over his shoulder
3.Throwing both arms towards the foam at the end of the manoeuvre |
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2. Comparison Examples
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| Forehand Bottom Turn |
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Backhand Vertical Re-entry |
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Improvements made |
| This training surfer on the right needs to compress their body more and hold this compressed body for a longer duration to create the maximum power and drive out of the bottom turn. |
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To create a more vertical backhand surfing attack, this surfer needs to:
1. Compress more on the bottom turn
2. Look above her head more vertically
3. Rotate her head and trunk more forcefully before impact with the lip |
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