Baller Dockoelboto Posted April 15, 2020 Baller Share Posted April 15, 2020 Looking for any tips/advice on working on my offside pull. Sorry, no video just yet, I'm working on that. My issue is that I feel completely out of sorts and have no balance or confidence in my offside. I know the offside is tough for many and I've read a lot about position and I know I need to work on that a lot. I just feel like I can't get into a stacked position and feel completely out of control. I've tried pulling on a rope on dry land, not sure how helpful that is. I've read a lot about stacked position and skiing tall, I feel better about that on my onside but for whatever reason I can't "feel" it on my offside. Someone recommended pull drills - pull out to either side with short rope and just practice pulling. Any other tips or things to work on? My onside pull is better, or at least I can do it reasonably well. I don't know if it is in part just a confidence issue or if there is a way to feel more in control/balanced while pulling to my offside? Any advice/tips/recommendations would be appreciated! I know I need to work on video, I think that will help a lot, just trying to get the right set-up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jimski Posted April 15, 2020 Baller Share Posted April 15, 2020 Sounds like another spray makers episode @Chris Rossi and @TFIN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Gloersen Posted April 15, 2020 Baller Share Posted April 15, 2020 Opinions vary but: Drills (Gordon Rathbun's stand the test of time)! Focus on pulling (leaning) drills- should be able to stay outside buoy line at 14m at 30mph; focus on lean/balance/tight handle connection at core. Wake crossing drills - no point faster than 28mph if unable to edge through both wakes. Probably best to add two-hand turns to the wake-crossing drills. Many skiers drop hips and turn with upper body using 1 hand turns; hooking up too poorly to obtain a strong lean and risking OTFs. Two hand turns (especially offside) will enhance staying connected to the handle for width, not dropping the hips through the turn, turning hips/core/chest/shoulders more in unison, stronger hook-ups heading into the wake during offside hook-up (less OTFs). Drills aren’t fun at first, but become so and will yield more quality water time behind the boat. Gotta video yourself to track progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Dockoelboto Posted April 15, 2020 Author Baller Share Posted April 15, 2020 @Gloersen thanks for the tips and videos! Very helpful, I'll practice those drills and really work on getting video going. I'm thankful to be able to have a lot of access to water so hopefully I can improve more this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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