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Parallel Slides

Started by Ralph Palutke, October 24, 2016 · 3 Replies · 130 Views

Ralph Palutke

Hey folks,

can someone tell me what is the required range of motion for mastering parallel slides (SLS/PE4 < iM)? There are once again quite some differences between the technique tip video and the follow along videos.

So long

Alessandro Mainente

Hi Ralph as a general rule:

-knee extended

-begin full full hip extension

-as you move the legs around keep it at the hips level as much as you can.

Ralph Palutke

Thanks Alessandro. But when does it count as mastery? How far do I need to bring my leg to my arm? Does it need to touch?

Everett Carroll

Hey Ralph, 

For mastery, sweeping 90 degrees is the minimum, as long as it's a controlled sweep and you maintain the foot at hip height throughout.