key log rolling is an exciting and challenging aquatic sport for recreational or competitive purposes it's a fun activity for any type of waterfront or pool providing countless physical benefits and endless entertainment it is challenging but with basic instruction and practice you will learn to log roll very quickly in this first video you will learn how to hold the key lock and how to stand on top of the key log this can be done in both a beach and pool setting holding the key log steady from a zero depth situation to safely and efficiently learn how
to log roll it is important to step onto a still and steady key log this requires the assistance of a log holder and two is even better than one the holder should stand in knee deep water and hold one end of the key log with a firm grip using your hands and arms another technique is to use your leg strength with the key log between your legs this will take pressure off your back once you have a firm hold on the key log communicate with a roller to let them know you are ready for them
to step onto the key log keep a tight hold while they get into their proper body position and maintain their balance once you can see that they are steady and balanced give them a verbal cue to begin moving their feet in an up and down motion as though they are marching in place while continuing to hold the key log gently but not fully release pressure allowing the roller to get a feel for his or her footsteps this allows the roller to get a head start on his or her footwork before the keylog takes off it
helps for the instructor to give constant verbal cues to the roller some common examples are steady the log keep your feet moving and bend your knees holding the key log steady while standing in a pool place the key log a safe distance from the edge of the pool keeping in mind that a beginner may excitedly jump backwards away from the key log 10 to 12 feet is a good roll of thumb standing close to the end of the key log wrap your arms firmly around the top using your forearms to apply pressure getting on the
key log to get on the key log stand on either side and place your hands on top of the key log throw your outside leg over the key log similar to getting on a horse always facing towards the center line think of the center of the log as being the head of the horse if you are small the log holder may assist you by turning the key log to bring you to the top place your hands in front of your body and place your feet behind you on the key log as you are standing up
it's important to look at the opposite end of the key log not at your own feet quickly hop up and face perpendicular to the keylog this should be done in one swift motion often people have a tendency to stand up slowly by moving first to their knees and shins one at a time before standing up this is not the correct way to stand up keep your knees bent to maintain better balance in the next video you will learn proper body stance and basic footwork and remember for all things logalin related visit key logrolling.com and check
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