r/Colorguard • u/nottakenanymore • 8d ago

COMMUNITY QUESTION Double Trouble

It's my first year as a guard member, and I'm the only person who can do a double on flag. During our choreo, we have a ripple, and I'm last, so I do a double. I'm not sure if this is a unique situation, but for some reason, when I attempt my double, sometimes it hits my wrist when releasing. This causes the flag to be underrotated, and I either drop it or catch it at a weird angle. The first competition isn't until October, but I'd still like to perform at my best instead of being lackluster.

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u/ajdiller88 8d ago

It’s hard to diagnose without a video.

One though may be that it’s not staying completely in your toaster that why it’s hitting your wrist.

Or another maybe your release point or release angle.

If you want some help you could DM me a video.

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u/ajdiller88 8d ago

Also does it do that when you throw a single?

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u/nottakenanymore 8d ago

No, it only occurs when I'm throwing a double. My mom used to be in guard and says it's my release point, but I'll try and see if I can edit a video in this post soon.

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u/Capital_Associate282 8d ago

heyy!!! I saw this and as a vet this is something i struggled with for a while. If im incorrect lmk but it could be a few different reasons. 1: you aren't pushing down hard/fast enough 2: you release it at a weird angle or height instead of straight up and down or 3: your height is being effected by something else. If you need a video of like a fake release or some check points you can dm me! :3

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u/twizzlersfun 8d ago

I have given advice to many people privately via DMs. Feel free to send me a video. Credentials: Used to be in independent and scholastic wgi, multiple medals, taught guards, spun in college, etc.