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Basic Hooping(Level *)
First, stand straight with your feet apart so that the outside of each foot is aligned with the outside of each shoulder. Slightly bend  your knees.       

With both hands, position the Hula Hoop so that it is around your waist and against your back  before spinning.

If you are a right-handed person, gently start twirling the hoop counterclockwise and move your body in a circular motion.

Ringer (Level *)
Bring the hoop up with both hands so that it is around your neck and against the back of your neck and gently start it spinning around your neck. Again move your upper body slowly in a circular motion, same as Basic Hooping.

                                        

Knee Knocker (Level *)
For this trick, start the hoop rotating around your knees.  Open both arms wide to balance yourself. Try to maintain a consistent speed and move your knees slightly back and forth in a circular motion.                                               

Flamingo (Level **)                                                                                 Start with Basic & Knee Knocker, keep up the speed and try to stand on one leg. Concentrate to stay balanced.

Footsee (Level **)                                                                                                              Gently start spinning the hoop around one ankle and keep it spinning. Keep up the speed and try to hop in and out of the hoop as it rotates.

Hula Hop (Level **)                                                                                     This is a continuation of Footsee. Start with Footsee, keep up the speed, and pop the hoop up to the knee position.  Watch out for the timing when putting your other leg in.

Up Down (Level **)                                                                                 Start with basic Hooping (around waist), then let the hoop go down to the knee position. Next, by using your thighs, try to bring it up again, always maintain a consistent speed, Repeat.                                       

Uppsy Daisy (Level **)                                                                                   Same as Up Down, start with Basic Hooping. Keep up the speed and spin the hoop as fast as you can. Using its circular motion, bring both of your arms down and bring the hoop up to your neck. Watch your timing and when you bring your arms up or down, be careful with your elbows. 

Wrap The Mummy (Level ***)                                                                                    This trick is a combination of Ringer, Up Down, and Uppsy Daisy. Try to remember the techniques used in the previous tricks. Start with Basic Hooping, put both arms beside your body and stand straight, then let the hoop go down to the knee position.

Basic Hand (Level **)                                                                                                Requires two hoops. Hold one hoop on each hand. Start spinning the hoops around your hands by gently rotating your arms. Keep your arms wide apart and horizontal. While hoops are spinning, try to maintain your arms in the same position at all times.

Basic Elbow (Level **)                                                                                                       Same as Basic Hand. This time, start spinning the hoops around your elbows. While the hoops are spinning, extend your arms out and back. Watch  your timing.                                                                                                               

If you would like to see these fun tricks on tape,
it is included in Lori's Instructional video.

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Lori Lynn Lomeli

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