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John Loveridge (Fatlock) · Joined: 08 Apr 2007 Posts: 48 Location: Camas, WA, USA

Hey guys, just started to learn the mirage, and The only problem I have is the Stall after the Dex. When I lift my leg for the dex, do i lift my other at the same time to prepare for the stall?

Thanks

Colin Kennedy (ckennedy) · Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2007 3:27 am Post subject:

Think of your legs like pistons in a motor. One goes up as the other comes down - they pull on each other for counterbalance.

For mirage, you set the bag with (for example) your left foot, and then bring the left leg down as you bring the right up to make the dex. When the dexing motion is peaking and you start to bring the right leg back down, this is when you lift the left leg again.

Benjamin Benulis (ironcladben) · Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2007 4:07 am Post subject: Re: Mirage

John Loveridge (Fatlock) · Joined: 08 Apr 2007 Posts: 48 Location: Camas, WA, USA

I love you guys Wink

John Loveridge (Fatlock) · Joined: 08 Apr 2007 Posts: 48 Location: Camas, WA, USA

still cant get it Crying or Very sad

I cant get my foot up in time for the stall at the end.And when I try to bring it up earlier, it just goes down at the same time as my dexing leg.

Mathieu Soucy (MatS21) · Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2007 8:24 am Post subject:

What helped me to learn mirage was at first picking the bag in my hand, place in the dexing position for the mirage; which means let's say right set right catch mirage, so left dexing, left leg raised in position and a little bent on right leg to be ready to hop off it; after that you take the ball in your left hand, get ready and drop it just a little beside your left leg. AS SOON, I really mean AS SOON as you drop the bag ( you should drop it already at the perfect height for dexing ) hop off your right foot and go for the mirage. You can help by jumping beside you to dex and catch, take note that it's not the right motion because you shouldn't be moving from side to side but it can help when you start. Aim at the ball, be sure to raise your leg enough, it should be an ''hippy'' motion not a ''leggy'' one. Look at plenty of videos if it can help, look those here, search youtube with 'mirage' and try to find some of pros. That's all I can say to help, if it don't sorry. Don't forget to do it both sides. Try it from same toe.

John Loveridge (Fatlock) · Joined: 08 Apr 2007 Posts: 48 Location: Camas, WA, USA

thanks, that might help. i slept on it and i'm thinking that maybe im trying to dex it when its too high.

John Loveridge (Fatlock) · Joined: 08 Apr 2007 Posts: 48 Location: Camas, WA, USA

a little update... i dex it everytime, and the footbag lands squarley on my foot, but I can never stall is because my foot isnt up to cushion it. i guess i just need more practice/timing

Matt Heton (Greenfootbagger) · Joined: 14 Mar 2007 Posts: 79 Location: Mesquite, TX, USA

had the same problem. i just practiced for about 3 days and it eventually just came to me naturally.

Mathieu Soucy (MatS21) · Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2007 7:23 am Post subject:

Benjamin Benulis (ironcladben) · Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2007 4:04 pm Post subject:

John Loveridge (Fatlock) · Joined: 08 Apr 2007 Posts: 48 Location: Camas, WA, USA

John Loveridge (Fatlock) · Joined: 08 Apr 2007 Posts: 48 Location: Camas, WA, USA

ben, my bad. i guess i didnt read well enough. you said i needed to hop off with both feet the first time you posted. Embarassed

Benjamin Benulis (ironcladben) · Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2007 1:53 am Post subject:

John Loveridge (Fatlock) · Joined: 08 Apr 2007 Posts: 48 Location: Camas, WA, USA

just finished hackin, still cant get it. the only thing i can think of that im doin wrong is maybe im setting it too high, which makes my dex leg go higher, and takes it longer to reach the groud before my setting foot. I dont know Crying or Very sad

how high do you guys toss it up?