Alicedee started this discussion ·
Hi, I am new here and just learning may way around the site. Are there in lessons/videos on how to properly spot others while practicing more advanced moves? Cheers
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Alicedee ·
Are there "any" :)
I don't know, I've been learning alone with Veena's lesson for year so no major spotting for me. I know we had a few post about safety here so maybe you could do a researsh with that word ;)
Veena ·
My definition of Spotting is....being prepared to help IF someone looses control of a move. A spotter should not help a person into a move, helping someone get into a move they're not able or strong enough to do themselves can cause accidents and injury. Everyone should use mats when learning new things and in general spotting should be done from the hips, under the back and never grab limbs. Hope that helps 💜
Oh and one thing I learn in spotting; never try to catch the person falling, if it happen just help her falling safely. It wouldn't be helpful if you seriously hurt yourself while trying to avoid a few bruises to your partner.
Not much to add but a good tip is to always spot someone around their hips or torso - never try grab a limb as they are falling, as you could hurt them even more......
haha just realised i just repeated what Veena already said =P derrrppp!
Communication is KEY!! If you ever get the chance to do a workshop or seminar with Aryn Savard - she is HUGE on spotting safely and really has loads of helpful tips and explanations. One of the tips she talked about that I find really helpful is to make sure the spotter and the student have a plan. So you have discussed how the student will enter and exit the position. You talk to each other throughout - if the student feels like they are falling out or will have to make an exit other than what was planned, they have to speak up and tell the spotter. And ALWAYS PROTECT THE HEAD AND NECK! Head and neck is BY FAR the most important area to prevent from injury. That should always be your priority as a spotter. Make sure you are positioned in a way that you are able to do that.
