Disc Dog freestyle sequences have a starting position, often it is FrontFront is a stable position directly in front of the handler. Front is an traditional obedience skill. Usually your dog sits in this position, but standing is often acceptable as well, especially in... More PositionIn the Play+ philosophy, "Position" is the final stage within the "Next" phase of a Cycle of Play. It acts as a pivotal link between the "Next" phase and a new "Now" phase. More – dog standing in front of the handler. Set Up MovesSet Up Moves are tricks that are used to establish timing and position in disc dog freestyle. Traditional tricks include: Around, Through, Backwards Through, and Scoot, but any or all of your tricks,... More are ways of getting set up in time and space. They get the team into position and in time.
Most players have a go-to Set Up Move, or 3, but it is important to have a variety of entries into the positions that start sequences to keep things interesting and to display and enhance flow.
In this epic video there are 13 different set up moves, some are fairly standard, and some are pretty clever. Below we’ll name and define them and talk about usage and pros and cons.
How much FUN is that camera!!!!!! I gotta get one now….oh crap just bought a house, gonna have to put it on my Chrsitmas list 😉
Nice to see you guys even if only by camera, or at least see your shadow and Apryl from a distance. Nice job with Si Ron.
Mary Muliett
That camera is super cool. Roo hooked us up with it as you can tell by the footage. Apryl’s shadow will be making an appearance in the near future.
Miss you ladies…
Peace