Technique Tip: Rebecca Split into Belay

Technique Tip is all about adding a little surprise to your belay entries! This intermediate pathway features beautiful shapes, a dynamic transition and a rewarding finish that makes it one of my favorites. I call it the Rebecca Split into Belay – and it flows beautifully from start to finish.

🎥 Watch the video breakdown below for step-by-step guidance, tips and key details to make it smooth.

Step 1: Begin from a Rebecca Split

• Place a single foot lock on your right foot. The free silk stays in the opposite armpit.

• Circle the free silk around your waist to your left side.

• Grab the passed silk firmly next to your left hip, lean back and crochet your left foot up on the left pole.

• Rotate your body into an arabesque or attitude position to arrive in Rebecca Split.
  

Step 2: Remove your Foot Lock

• Left hand reaches high on the pole for support while your right hand reaches down close to your foot to remove your foot lock.
  

Step 3: Transition to the Belay Setup

• Lean back while holding the tail tightly.

• Bend your right knee toward your chest.
  

Step 4: Pass the Silks

• Pass the silk in your right hand to the front.

• The opposite silk moves behind you to the left.
  

Step 5: Position Your Legs and Arms

• Press your right foot on the right pole.

• Move your left leg behind you in either an attitude or arabesque position.
  

Step 6: Arrive in the Belay

• Pass your left leg through the center as your right arm circles overhead while feeding slack through your hand.
  

To Exit the Belay:

1. Place the silk tails between your legs.

2. Step carefully and pass your shoulders and head through the silks.

3. Pull the slack out gently to finish.
   

Watch-Out Points:

1. Correct Knee Position:

   • After removing the foot lock, bend the right knee between the poles, not to the outside.

2. Silk Path:

   • The silk on the right side passes to the front.

   • The opposite silk goes behind you.

3. Grip Check:

   • Ensure your palms face upward – not down toward the floor before the rotation to Belay.

4. Right Arm Movement:

   • Focus on a big circular motion overhead with the right arm.

   • Lighten your grip slightly to feed slack through the silk.
     

Recap the Key Movements:

• Rebecca Split - remove foot lock.

• Bend the knee to the chest.

• Pass the silks (right in front, left behind).

• Palms face upward.

• Press the right foot, extend the left leg behind.

• Left leg passes through center.

• Big circular motion overhead with the right arm.

Give it a try and tag @aerialphysique & #iloveap!

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