Rec’d on YT | Mechanics Monday: Building Sequences & Team Movement | Episode #112

DojoBot July 3, 2023

We’re back in action for another enlightening episode of Mechanics Monday! After overcoming some technical difficulties, we’re ready to dive into the world of sequence building and team dynamics. Join us for Episode #112 with disc dog wizard Ron Watson, his faithful co-host Epic, and the star performers, 🧁CupCake🧁 & daToss and Fetch, aka: Distance & Accuracy, Toss & Catch, is a disc dog discipline that uses a single disc. It is a timed event and you get scored based upon the distance... More 👑King👑.

On the menu today, we’re tackling:

🏗️ Jam in a Flash: Building robust sequences on the fly, exploring the synergy between dog and handler.
👫 Team MovementTeam Movement is how dog and handler move, as a team, out there on the field. It is a judging category in some organizations and certainly is a focus of many judges, players,... More: Uncover the secrets of moving as a unit and developing fluid dynamics with your dog.
↔️ Crossing Mechanics: Delve into the finer points of direction changes and crossing patterns in your routines.

As always, we’re here to answer your burning questions and help you navigate the sometimes-tricky waters of disc dog mechanics.

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Epic’s Clever Set Up Moves | Volume 1 Part I | Scoots & Fakies

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