Rec’d on YT | Mechanics Monday: Mastering BackStalls & Japanese Dog Catches | Episode #105 🐶🔧🥏🥋

DojoBot June 12, 2023

Welcome to another energetic episode of Mechanics Monday! Today, we’re giving the spotlight to two impressive moves: the BackStall and the Japanese Dog CatchA Dog Catch is a great trick to use for hitting the crowd or for putting a strategic pause in your routine. The dog leaps to catch the disc and then you catch... More. Join disc dog maestro, Ron Watson, and his trusty co-host Epic, along with the sprightly 🧁CupCake🧁, and the mighty 👑King👑, as they demonstrate the mechanics of these dynamic, highlight reel-worthy tricks.

Here’s what’s coming your way in this episode:

1️⃣ BackStall with CupCake: Watch as 🧁CupCake🧁 takes on the challenge of the BackStall, a popular move that requires coordination, balance, and trust between handler and dog.
2️⃣ Foundation for the Japanese Dog Catch: Get ready to delve into the world of this showstopper move. Ron will guide you through the essential foundation work required to safely and effectively execute this trick.
3️⃣ VaultThe dog uses the player´s body as a launching pad to jump for a disc. A Vault is a leaping catch from the handler’s body. The dog leaves the ground for the target... More Foundation with King: See how the 👑King👑 uses BallWork to improve his vaulting and stalling skills, a foundational aspect of disc dog training.

This Mechanics Monday session promises to be insightful and exciting, whether you’re new to the disc dog scene or a seasoned veteran.

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