Poi Spinning Basics

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    1. Poi Spinning Equipment & History
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    Whether you want to practice the art of poi in a group, or as an individual, this lesson will get you ready to learn basic poi spinning movements!

    Poi Spinning Equipment & History
    with DrexFactor Poi

    Whether you want to practice the art of poi in a group, or as an individual, this lesson will get you ready to learn basic poi spinning movements!

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    2. Controlling Poi Planes
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    The art of poi spinning is all about controlling the planes! DrexFactor Poi walks you through the concept of planes, and performing basic poi movements.

    Controlling Poi Planes
    with DrexFactor Poi

    The art of poi spinning is all about controlling the planes! DrexFactor Poi walks you through the concept of planes, and performing basic poi movements.

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    3. Poi Spinning Timing & Direction
    A lesson with DrexFactor Poi
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    Timing and direction are fundamental to basic poi moves. Learn the four ways that two poi balls can rotate relative to each other in the same plane!

    Poi Spinning Timing & Direction
    with DrexFactor Poi

    Timing and direction are fundamental to basic poi moves. Learn the four ways that two poi balls can rotate relative to each other in the same plane!

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    4. Tic-Tacs & Practicing Poi Moves
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    Now that you've mastered the basics of how to spin poi, it's time to practice some tricks! Learn tic-tacs and extensions: two opposing extremes of poi movement!

    Tic-Tacs & Practicing Poi Moves
    with DrexFactor Poi

    Now that you've mastered the basics of how to spin poi, it's time to practice some tricks! Learn tic-tacs and extensions: two opposing extremes of poi movement!

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    5. Reel Turns for Poi Spinning
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    Learn how to switch the poi from one side of your body to the other! In this lesson, you’ll practice poi reels, and learn more about timing and direction!

    Reel Turns for Poi Spinning
    with DrexFactor Poi

    Learn how to switch the poi from one side of your body to the other! In this lesson, you’ll practice poi reels, and learn more about timing and direction!

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    Stacey S
    How do you know when to pass the poi whilst spinning?do i spin clock wise or anti-closkwise or does this not matter for this exercise?
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    Stacey S
    its ok nailed it!-even with tails on my poi after i used the rounded ones!
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    DrexFactor Poi
    Great job! Regardless of which direction the poi is turning, you always want to pass the poi when it's pointed as far away from you as possible. You can think of it almost like a door that opens and closes.
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