Baton twirling is a fantastic sport complete with mesmerizing tricks, stunning costumes, athleticism, and poise. And, just like with every sport, practice makes perfect. A great way to improve the effectiveness of your practice is to utilize video. There are a few ways to do this:

Video tape your routine and watch it for things that can be improved: Video taping yourself doing your routine and watching the video is a fantastic way to improve your routine. By watching yourself do the routine, you can make sure you are executing each skill perfectly and if something doesn’t look exactly right, you can fix it. Sometimes, it’s hard to notice if you are doing a trick incorrectly until you watch yourself perform it. You may notice that your left hand strays from the side of your body on your spins or that it would look better to start your roll section at a different angle.

Supplement your practice by watching instructional DVDs: Whether you’re a seasoned twirler or only just beginning with the sport, baton twirling DVDs are a great way to supplement practice and learn additional skills and techniques. Baton practice DVDs offer the professional training of athletic twirlers from the comfort of your own home. However, make sure that you find the appropriate space to practice your figure 8’s, elbow rolls, and spins while watching the instructional videos. You don’t want to accidentally break a ceiling fan in your home!

At Star Line Baton Company, we offer a great selection of DVDs that can help any baton twirler perfect their twirling skills. Visit our online baton twirling store or call 931-528-7829 to order baton twirling DVDs today!

Posted: 4/10/2013