Downspike
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Trouble downspiking tips and advice

Discussion in 'Beginners' started by so_dama, Apr 5, 2018.

  1. so_dama

    so_dama n00b

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    I have been practicing downspike for weeks now and i still cant get it only got the spike 2 times but it falls off im trying everything thing i learned on tutorials please help i really want to downspike
     
    Apr 5, 2018
  2. SporkmasterDave

    SporkmasterDave Member

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    I found the whole thing was easier with my fingers on the cups and then once I got the hang of downspike like that taking them off and trying different positions.
    I found that holding the cups gave me a smoother wrist motion at the end which was my biggest trouble, as I was stabbing then trying to bend my wrist back rather than making it one smooth motion.
    Hope this helps :)
     
    Apr 5, 2018
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  3. so_dama

    so_dama n00b

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    Thank you. I will try this!
     
    Apr 5, 2018
  4. SporkmasterDave

    SporkmasterDave Member

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    Just thought, I also find it much easier from pull up than from a cup but that may just be me.
     
    Apr 6, 2018
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  5. Donuts

    Donuts Member

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    Once I learned you can rotate your wrist both ways right after getting the spike in the hole I found downspike much easier. I usually am turning the ken to my left (toward my body). Also, you can think of it more as a side-spike and that might help with catching the tama
     
    Apr 8, 2018
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  6. so_dama

    so_dama n00b

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    Thank you!
     
    Apr 8, 2018
  7. so_dama

    so_dama n00b

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    I finally can downspike!! Thank you guys! Love yall!!!
     
    Apr 15, 2018
  8. SporkmasterDave

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    Congrats dude, keep it up =D
     
    Apr 16, 2018
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