Need help/tips on the STRADDLE TAPS

[npuzon]

Can anyone give me tips on how to do the straddle taps in Imax 2, I believe its Interval 6. I just can't do it at the right beat and am totally off. I can do everything else, much to my surprise, but am really lost when the 6th blasts comes on. I'm using a 6" step. Your tips on how to do this will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Nette

 

[kathryn]

I haven't done this workout yet, but I notice that when I previewed a couple of times, it helped me to get the correct "beat" by starting to count after the right foot is on the step (preparation). Then the right foot going down to the floor would be the "one" count.

 

[Amni]

Nette, I can totally relate. Each time I do this tape I think -- this is it I'm going to do it -- and then my beat is off. Cathe says that it took her and the crew a while to get this step so maybe we'll just have to keep trying.

 

[DebbieH]

Yes, agreeing with Kathryn. You need to make sure after the 3 repeaters that are always on the right foot, straddle down and then tap the right foot up quickly on top of the steps and THEN start the counts down on the floor. Hope this makes sense. Once I noticed to tap the right foot up on the step to start, I got it. I LOVE that interval now! (I also think of moving my hip SLIGHTLY right & left as I do this move) Have fun!
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[smiley2]

Debbie-I have to agree with you-I love that interval!!!:7

 

[DebbieH]

Hi Smiley!

Yes it is so much fun NOW that I "got it"! My first two tries weren't real pretty, but now, I feel like I HALF look like Cathe & crew! I even start the three repeaters at the right time now. Keep at it everyone, it WILL come!
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[DebbieH]

"Shuffel repeater" tips?

Now, that I can do the straddle taps, does anyone here have any suggestions for the shuffel repeater move? That is the only move I haven't conquered yet. I am always off on that one. Thanks!
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