WBTF Coaches Manual Section

10 TWIRL BASIC

Basic Knowledge of Baton Parts of Baton

Shaft Ball Tip

Baton (Regular Baton) An apparatus used in baton Ball A larger end made by rubber Tip A smaller end made by rubber Shaft A metal shaft Center Point A point where equal distance from both end

Ball Tip

Center of Baton

Balance Point Balancing point (slightly toward the ball end)

Ball Tip

Balance Point

Center of Baton Center area

Center of baton

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Methods of holding a baton Regular Grip A grip which the thumb is placed toward the ball end

Reverse Grip; a grip which the thumb is placed toward the tip end

Manual Grip; a basic grip）

Pencil Grip; a grip which is similar to hold a pencil Putting fingers together, holding a baton with, thumb, index finger, and middle finger.

Cradle Grip; a grip which the shaft is laid on a forearm Holding a baton by placing it on of the wrist and laying on to the forearm.

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End Grip; Holding the end of a baton Holding the ball or the tip by one Or both hands.

TECHNIQUE Technique refers to the degree of accurate mastering the basic skills.

3 elements of technique SAFETY It is important to execute a technique with safety.

AESTHETIC Accuracy in aesthetic

PERMITS SKILL DEVELOPMENT Correct technique should lead to further development of higher techniques in proper progression.

Baton Techniques Pattern Placement Position Revolution Timing Control Smoothness Preparation Follow Through Proficiency

Teaching Tips Work on basic twirls Proper pattern Maintenance of basic rhythm

Body Techniques Posture Relaxed without unnecessary tensions Turn out from the hip joint Body Control Extension of body Ribcage Up Extension of legs Free Arm Position of arms and head Balance

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About the safety Without mastering the correct techniques for baton and body, it would place tremendous physical stresses onto an athlete’s body. If one tries to learn difficult movement which does not meet the level of an athlete’s, it would lead to an over training, and also to injury. It is important therefore, to obtain correct knowledge for techniques, so that the safety of athletes are assured, and reduce the risk of injuries.

Need of warm up and cool down Warm Up A preparatory to reduce the risk of injury, and enhance the ability of any reflex. Athletes need to property warm up, especially all the body parts that will be worked on for the training. (must be done to reduce injuries) Cool Down Exercised done at the end of training to reduce any fatigue and provide faster recovery. By stretching and work on trained muscles to reduce tensions and muscle temperature.

PATTERN and PLANE Pattern A plane which is crated by the revolution of a baton

Vertical Any twirl done parallel to the vertical axis Example; Figure 8, Thumb flip

Horizontal Flat (Any twirl done parallel to the horizontal axis Example Flat Wrist Twirl, Flat Toss)

Oblique Movement along diagonal planes Example Shoulder Wrap, Neck Rolls

Off Pattern Any twirl out of a correct pattern

Pattern Change Any twirl intended to change its pattern from one to another

Diagram of Patterns Let us pretend that a person is in the room which has 6 different planes (front, back, left, right, above, and below). In this case, any twirl done must be parallel to one of the above planes.

Standard Pattern ＃３ Use of Pattern a. Vertical ＃２ ＃４ （Front, Back, Left, Right） ＃１ ▼

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Non-Standard Patterns （Use of Oblique movements） Vertical Oblique Horizontal

Oblique patterns are seen in wraps, pretzels, and rolls. Their patterns may seem to be unregulated, yet their patterns are intended.

Dead Stick （Use of a baton as stick-like

Dead Stick Vertical Horizontal Oblique

Plane Positions in space which a baton is spinning

Diagram of Planes Use of Planes ＃３ Vertical twirl in front, back, and sides ＃２ ＃４ ＃１ ▼

Horizontal twirl in above, below, shoulder above shoulder below

Placement Intended position in the air where a baton was projected to.

CONSTRUCTION OF TWIRLING Twirling is divided into 3 different categories (or modes).

Three Mode Contact Material; movements around the body where reachable Aerial; projection of a baton to the air Roll; rotation of a baton by using any part of the body

Others Exchange; switching of batons with more than 2 members

Section 10 Page 5 10/19/2007 WBTF Coaches Manual Basic Movement Attention Feet on 6th position. Fingers of both hands together, placing them by the hip

Keeping back straight, feet on 6th position, body weight on both feet. Holding a baton with pencil grip at the ball end (with space between the ball end and finger tips) placing hands by the hip at about 45 degrees.

At Ease Feet at shoulder width, place both hands at the back

Placing both toes on the same imaginary line, keeping equal weight on both feet. Holding a shaft of a baton with reverse grip, placing a baton at the back (waist height)

Salute Reverse grip, place the back of RH to the front of left shoulder

Holding a baton with reverse grip, placing the back of right hand in front of the left shoulder. Right elbow is bent, and place at shoulder level with right elbow and wrist at the same height, keeping the baton perpendicular to those parts. Left hand is in the same position as the attention.

Section 10 Page 6 10/19/2007 WBTF Coaches Manual Basic Movement Basic Strut From the 6th position, lift the left hip at 90 degrees until the left thigh comes to parallel to the floor, extending ankle and toes. Keeping the back straight, keeping each step at equal distance, with the weight bearing leg straight.

Mark Time Marching in place

From the 6th position, flex hip at 90 degrees, and marching in place.

Forward March Marching forward Shifting the body weight forward as move forward. Keeping each step at the same distance, keeping the weight bearing leg straight.

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Halt Stopping Closing the right foot to left foot in 6th position, and stop. Placing the weight on both feet, keeping the back straight, toes together.

Pre-Twirl Basic skills to be acquired prior to the twirling of a baton. Understanding the nature of baton as well as rotation of baton.

Pass Handing of a baton from one hand to another Vertical Pass

Handing of baton in vertical position. Wrist can be twisted as .

Flat Pass

Handing of baton in horizontal

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Back Pass Handing of baton at the back

Shoulder Pass Handing of baton over shoulder, across the back.

Down and Up Pass Starting with a baton on left hand, keeping the elbow straight as move the left arm above head as making a semi-circle, and hand over baton above head. Keeping the right elbow straight as move the right arm below as making a semi-circle, and hand over baton in front. (passing of a baton is done when the baton becomes horizontal)

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Elbow Balance Placing a baton above the elbow, and keep the balance.

Neck Balance Placing a baton behind the neck, and keep the balance.

Leg Balance Placing a baton on the leg, and keep the balance.

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Swing Swinging of baton while holding the end

Tick Tack Swing

Swinging of a baton by holding at the end, moving left to right, by keeping the fulcrum in place

Vertical Swing Holding a baton at the end, and make a full swinging rotation in vertical pattern

Full Swing a. using a wrist as a center of circle b. using an elbow as a center of circle c. keeping the arm straight and circle

Flat Swing Holding a baton at the end, and make a full swinging rotation in horizontal pattern Using a wrist to swing horizontally

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Slide Sliding a baton inside the palm

Vertical Slide Sliding vertically

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