Hip Reels

Ohhhh......It's kinda like a 'reel turn' but your body's facing a diffirent direction! Thats the moment of clarity I had whilst picking up the poi to work out my wording. So keep that in mind and lets get learning....

1) Start by spinning your poi in a forwards circle. Make sure the poi are spinning in time.

2) As the poi reach the bottom of the spin, swivel your body 90 degrees to the left (for explanation purposes, it works either way).

3) Make sure you keep your right poi spinning in the same position just drawing you left hand across your body slightly. This body action means the poi will naturally spin the beginning of a 'hip reel' with your right hand poi spinning behind your back.

4) Immediately direct your left hand poi behind your back from infront of your body. As the right hand poi spins to it's highest point behind your back direct your hand towards your right hip, allowing the poi to spin back in front of your body.

That completes one 'hip reel,' keep alternating the movement for never-ending hip reel fun!

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