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West FL Motocross park at Walton Plantation in Mossy Head
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Correct Body Positions and Movements
Regarding motocross techniques there are 2 categories where techniques come from. They are "Body Positions and Movements" and "The Use of the Five Controls" (Front and Rear Brakes, Clutch and Throttle and Shifter). Let's look at a part of Body Positions and Movements regarding hands and elbows. It's better to keep your elbows up and out away from your sides because it gives you better leverage factors over the bike. Try this simple test to feel the difference. Sit on your bike and hold the handlebars with a low grip and low elbows. Then move your upper body back and forth as hard as you can, then do the same from side to side. Now grab the handlebars with a high over grip and high elbows. Perform the same two tests. Which way feels like you have more leverage over the bike? And keep in mind that factor multiplies when you standup. The reason you want to sit forward is because you want to sit right over the pivot point of the bike, in the central location. This way if you lean your upper body forward you are putting more weight to the front of the pivot point, if you lean your upper body back you are putting more weight behind the pivot point. When you are sitting back too far (behind the pivot point) your weight will most likely stay behind the pivot point even when you lean forward. These correct body position techniques may not feel natural right away but stick with it, you'll see and feel improvements in a relatively short time. This will allow you to develop more control and therefore be able to ride better and faster, not to mention safer as well. For an in depth look at Body Positions and Movement you can see a free DVD preview and order online at; http://wp.gsmxs.com/dvd-1-body-positions-and-movements/ Keeping an attitude of gratitude, Gary Semics |
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All Spectators and Riders be advised that SMXA and West FL MX Park does not provide health insurance or accident insuranceof any kind for anyone on the premises. All spectators and riders are strongly encouraged to obtain some form of insurance prior to coming to this park. |