This is the third video in IBA’s Dynamic Progression ‘how-to’ series, Belly Carving. Belly carving, is a mix of skills that pull from everything that you have learned as a competent belly flyer, combining them together carefully to create a balanced and smooth circular motion around the tunnel that will ultimately lead to head up and head down carving.
#Learning Points
+ To carve on your belly in a consistent circle around the tunnel with your head toward the center of the tunnel, looking down and behind you.
+ To also carve on your belly in a constant circle around the tunnel with your head away from the center, close to the tunnel wall and your knees close to the center.
+ Both carving techniques should be done using the correct body positions, with special attention paid to your legs, a long body position when necessary and the correct amount of de-arch in your chest at the appropriate time.
+ The carves should be performed in both directions in order to be considered mastered.
#Other Dynamic Progression Videos
*First video, [Back to belly front flip](/video/back-to-belly-front-flip)*
*Second video, [Back to belly back flip](/video/back-to-belly-back-flip)*
This is the third video in IBA’s Dynamic Progression ‘how-to’ series, Belly Carving. Belly carving, is a mix of skills that pull from everything that you have learned as a competent belly flyer, combining them together carefully to create a balanced and smooth circular motion around the tunnel that will ultimately lead to head up and head down carving.
#Learning Points
- To carve on your belly in a consistent circle around the tunnel with your head toward the center of the tunnel, looking down and behind you.
- To also carve on your belly in a constant circle around the tunnel with your head away from the center, close to the tunnel wall and your knees close to the center.
- Both carving techniques should be done using the correct body positions, with special attention paid to your legs, a long body position when necessary and the correct amount of de-arch in your chest at the appropriate time.
- The carves should be performed in both directions in order to be considered mastered.
#Other Dynamic Progression Videos
First video, Back to belly front flip
Second video, Back to belly back flip
