[Lord Slaw]

Alright, I've seen the Glowsticking.com YouTube tutorial for the figure eight, but for the life of me, I can't quite follow along. Is there a slower, more step-by-step video floating around, or could somebody write down a tip or two? Once I have a basic understanding, I'll be able to follow the video just fine. Thanks!

[atomicpenguin12]

I'll try and do a tut for you. I'm coming up on winter break and might finally have the time to start.

[Blakc ninja]

I'll explain:

1. Take your dominant hand and trace an eight in the air with the stick or whatever you practice with
2. take your other hand and follow your dominant hand in the air lagging a little behind

[Jebus Christ]

See if this helps.. Its not the best job I could do but I didnt feel like making you wait.. hahaha


Edit: Youtube is being stupid. I will reupload it later.


Freakin A youtube upload is taking its time today..

YouTube - Basic Figure 8 Tutorial

Hopefully that might help out some.

Side not: OMG.. my first site tutorial ever.. lol

*Moderation: Posts merged*

[LilRaverBoi]

Just for clarification, the direction was changed frequently during that video. Try to learn both directions. One will lead with your L hand, the other will lead with your R hand. Try keeping the undersides of your wrists together too.

[Jebus Christ]

I went both directions. Opening up the distance between your hands is I guess more of a variation even though the Im pretty sure the figure 8 is determined by the pattern that it makes and not just one exact movement.

[Kythos]

if you think too hard ... then you will confuse yourself...


relax and just mess around...


on the other hand, Freehand is free... you can do anything you want,

express yourself... dont conform your untainted mind...


i had too much coffee.

[Lord Slaw]

Wow... you guys are great! That alternate angle really helps, and I think I've just about got it. It's a lot simpler than it seems - it's just flowing it together that gets tricky (as with all freehand).

Much appreciated, and rest assured, when I get good with this, I intend on returning the favor to another lost newbie!

[Xylar13]

Originally Posted by Lord Slaw

Wow... you guys are great! That alternate angle really helps, and I think I've just about got it. It's a lot simpler than it seems - it's just flowing it together that gets tricky (as with all freehand).

Much appreciated, and rest assured, when I get good with this, I intend on returning the favor to another lost newbie!

If you had trouble with figure 8 good luck with helicopter >.< I could to figure 8's the first time I picked up glowsticks.. I'm still working on helicopter haha.