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Tips on tap tap lighthouse

Discussion in 'The Sesh' started by AwkQawiem, Jan 20, 2017.

  1. AwkQawiem

    AwkQawiem n00b

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    Hey guys, I need help on lacing tap tap lighthouse. If you guys don't mind just put some advice below. Bcs when I try the second tap the ken is over rotate
     
    Jan 20, 2017
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  2. Raybulatao

    Raybulatao Member

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    Try slowing down the taps. It sounds weird but if you take your time and don't rush the taps the ken will rotate slower than hitting it as quick and hard as possible. The 2nd tap for me was the most difficult but when I began 2 tap juggle I found it easier to almost "cushion" the 2nd tap. Slightly cushioning it and not a full on tap will slow down the 2nd rotation to lighty.

    As well try to have both taps when the base cup is completely horizontal on both sides. Gives you more time and more rotation to spot the basecup.

    Hope this helps!
     
    Jan 20, 2017
  3. Edric Owen Ladera

    Edric Owen Ladera Slayer

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    depends how you start it though. I've never done it on a swing or from a balance position (lunar,lighthouse,stilts,stalls,etc.). well for me it was a bit sketchy when i laced it cause i just got it couple of days ago. i prefer first that you do your taps on a jstick. It's pretty good doing it in a j. when it comes to taps, be consistent at least 1 tap lighty for landing landing lighthouse & dub tap plane. now just combine the two but the second tap make sure that it isn't too much so you could track your base cup. also use your knees cause it's essential
     
    Jan 30, 2017
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  4. htimSxelA

    htimSxelA Moderator Staff Member

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    Practise and patience! Try to slow down the taps, really focus on getting the first one centred and solid, so you're set up well for the second tap.
     
    Jan 31, 2017
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  5. Caleb Rush

    Caleb Rush Member

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    Zack Gallenger told me to tap when the ken is completely horizontal (sideways) and that seemed to help with my quad taps so I'm sure it will help with dub taps
     
    Jan 31, 2017
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