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How to Cat Pass - Arm Swinging.
How to Cat Pass #15 - Arm Swinging Parkour Tutorial. [039]
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When it comes to mastering movement techniques like the cat pass, understanding how to utilize your arms effectively can make a significant difference in your execution. Many practitioners focus on speed and momentum, but overlooking the power of your arms can leave you at a disadvantage. In this tutorial, we will explore how to optimize your arm movement to enhance your performance and help you clear obstacles more smoothly and quickly.

To start, you want to think of your arms as powerful tools that amplify your forward motion. Begin by positioning your arms as far back as you comfortably can, which creates a stored energy that you can then release. As you initiate your movement, whip your arms forward with intent. This quick motion not only propels your body forward but also allows for a more streamlined trajectory. Picture yourself diving over the obstacle rather than simply jumping; this visual can help you focus on the fluidity of your movement and the role your arms play in achieving that dive-like motion.

In summary, leveraging your arms properly can greatly enhance the effectiveness of your cat pass. By pulling your arms back for momentum and then thrusting them forward, you can increase your speed and efficiency, allowing you to clear obstacles more effectively. Practice this technique regularly, and soon you’ll find that your movements feel more natural and powerful, ultimately improving your overall performance.

  • Use your arms to generate momentum by pulling them back before thrusting them forward.
  • Visualize the motion as diving rather than jumping to promote fluidity.
  • Regular practice will help you integrate this technique into your movement seamlessly.
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so we've been focusing on running into

													

																									

														
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the cat pass to give you a lot of

													

																									

														
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momentum to get over today we're going

													

																									

														
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to look at the arms and a lot of people

													

																									

														
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have different ideas with it the idea

													

																									

														
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that I think that we should do is try to

													

																									

														
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use our arms as much as we can to

													

																									

														
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generate as much momentum as we can okay

													

																									

														
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and as fast as you can so the idea that

													

																									

														
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I try to think about is I try to keep my

													

																									

														
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arm as far back as I can and then I have

													

																									

														
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to whip them forward and to give me more

													

																									

														
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force going forwards and then it allows

													

																									

														
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me to get over a lot quicker and faster

													

																									

														
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okay

													

																									

														
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so this is what I try to do the arms

													

																									

														
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still quite a lot they come all the way

													

																									

														
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back and then they fly forwards and they

													

																									

														
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take me forwards giving me more of a

													

																									

														
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dive and the trajectory allows me to go
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so we've been focusing on running into

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the cat pass to give you a lot of

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momentum to get over today we're going

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to look at the arms and a lot of people

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that I think that we should do is try to

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use our arms as much as we can to

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generate as much momentum as we can okay

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arm as far back as I can and then I have

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to whip them forward and to give me more

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force going forwards and then it allows

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me to get over a lot quicker and faster

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so this is what I try to do the arms

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back and then they fly forwards and they

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take me forwards giving me more of a

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dive and the trajectory allows me to go