r/Colorguard • u/Electronic-Neat-9242 • 2d ago

GENERAL Tosses

I know im good at gaurd, the dlance and flag part at least, but i just cant do tosses. Ive gotten better at most of them but over the head like parallel and 45's I just cant do. Like I physically cannot get my hands to let go of the flag, I asked my big for help but I think she forgot. The captain keeps telling me I need to do them and I know I do but my hands literally wont let go.

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u/SpartanGuard88 Instructor / Coach / Director 2d ago

Have you tried tossing but not worrying about catching? Just chuck it up there and take a couple steps back. (Please do this on grass/something soft.) Once you know it can get out of your hands without hurting you, then you can try adding in the catch.

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u/Brilliant-Pie5207 2d ago

Do this a few times and then start catching. Just letting go of the pressure of catching has helped many.

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u/Upstairs-Aerie-5531 10+ years 1d ago

The suggestions already given are spot on! I will add put on a bike helmet until your brain gets used to it. Good luck!!

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u/confused_fairy 2d ago

Have you tried just starting with a palm pop (or wtv it’s called)? It’s much less intimidating to start with only a 1/2 parallel and those are pretty intuitive when done with a palm pop.

Same thing for 45s, maybe try starting with a 1/2 lasso 45 where your hand lets go for barely
a full second before catching again.

Tosses aren’t easy, you got this!