Turtles


I'm gonna go ahead and clear up once and for all, the Turtle/Cricket thing 
'cause there's been a LOT of confusion and mixing up of these moves. Here 
goes.... 
Turtle- A turtle is a walk/float NOT a spin (I think this is where most of the 
confusion is coming from). Facing downwards, elbows are bent and tucked under 
the body at the hips. Legs are bent and back is straight. Only the hands touch 
the ground. Init iate spin by rocking to one side, transferring all weight to 
one hand. Move the other hand in a counter-clockwise arc about 45 degrees, place 
it on the ground, and then shift weight to that hand. Move the other hand and 
then shift your weight to it. Conti nue movement of hands and shifting of body 
weight to keep spinning. (The same sequence of hand placement and weight 
shifting applies to all the other floats/walks). 
While I'm doing Crickets, I might as well do all the Handglides. I hope you guys 
don't mind. OK.. 
Handglide- Same body position as a turtle except only one elbow is in your 
stomach. The other hand is used to push yourself so that you start spinning. You 
can spin faster by pulling your legs in toward your body. 
Crickets- Same as handglide, but you're hopping (the hand that supports your 
weight actually comes off the ground). 
Jackhammers- One handed Crickets (the free hand is no longer used to push). 
These are a lot harder because you're supporting/balancing your body weight, 
spinning, and jumping all on one hand. 
Sideglide- Same as Handglide, but instead of elbow in stomach, body facing the 
ground, your elbow is in your side, and your body is sideways. 
Elbowglide- Same as Handglide except your HAND is in your stomach, and your 
ELBOW is on the ground. 
Fistglide- Same as Handglide except you're spinning on your fist instead of your 
palm. 
Headglide (another one people had confusion with)- Same as Handglide, except 
your body is no longer horizontal. Your head touches the ground, and grinds 
around on the floor as you spin. To achieve this position, move your balance 
point (your hand) a li ttle closer to your head. 
Donut- Same as HEADglide (not Handglide), except your body is almost vertical 
(your hand is REALLY close to your head). 
I think that's all. I know this is all types of long, but I thought it would 
help. By the way, all of the glides require you to spin using your free hand 
(unless stated otherwise).