When it comes to mastering the cat pass technique, one common issue that many encounter is noise during the movement. This noise typically arises from a forceful landing that creates a slapping sound as you make contact with the box. This not only signals an ineffective execution of the move but can also lead to unnecessary strain or injury. Our goal is to minimize this noise by focusing on the proper trajectory, making your cat pass smoother and more efficient.
To eliminate the unwanted sounds, start by evaluating your approach. Rather than thinking about hopping up to clear the box, aim to move horizontally across it. Picture yourself gliding along the surface instead of dropping straight down. This subtle shift in perspective can drastically reduce the noise generated during your landing. You’ll want to practice the motion to ensure that when you make contact, it feels controlled and gentle, resulting in significantly quieter landings. If you hear a big slam, it’s a cue to adjust your technique.
Ultimately, the takeaway is that a successful cat pass should not produce a loud sound—quiet landings indicate a correct technique. By focusing on a horizontal trajectory and adjusting your approach, you can achieve a smoother execution that feels more graceful and ends up being kinder to both your body and the equipment. Remember, the quieter the landing, the better your technique!
- Focus on a horizontal trajectory rather than a vertical drop for smoother landings.
- If you hear a loud noise, adjust your technique to promote quieter executions.
- Smooth, controlled movements lead to better performance and less strain.
1.77so today we're going to have a look at3.75trying to get rid of noise eliminate any8.13sounds from doing the cat Pass what I12.03hear a lot is slapping down onto the15.209wall of the box and this is kind of17.73telling me that you're doing the wrong19.47trajectory you're going in the wrong21.119direction because you're trying to go up22.56rather than force okay24.48so if you hear a big noise coming down27.81you probably want to get rid of it so29.789this is not what you want to hear yes39.48it's going to get you on the box but41.04it's not going to take you very far it42.66should sound where you shouldn't hear44.43any sound okay52.79okay so a lot less there's no slapping55.469down you're going across the box alone59.16all right
1 00:00:01,000 --> 00:00:07,000 so today we're going to have a look at 2 00:00:03,000 --> 00:00:11,000 trying to get rid of noise eliminate any 3 00:00:08,000 --> 00:00:15,000 sounds from doing the cat Pass what I 4 00:00:12,000 --> 00:00:17,000 hear a lot is slapping down onto the 5 00:00:15,000 --> 00:00:19,000 wall of the box and this is kind of 6 00:00:17,000 --> 00:00:20,000 telling me that you're doing the wrong 7 00:00:19,000 --> 00:00:22,000 trajectory you're going in the wrong 8 00:00:21,000 --> 00:00:24,000 direction because you're trying to go up 9 00:00:22,000 --> 00:00:27,000 rather than force okay 10 00:00:24,000 --> 00:00:29,000 so if you hear a big noise coming down 11 00:00:27,000 --> 00:00:38,000 you probably want to get rid of it so 12 00:00:29,000 --> 00:00:40,000 this is not what you want to hear yes 13 00:00:39,000 --> 00:00:42,000 it's going to get you on the box but 14 00:00:41,000 --> 00:00:44,000 it's not going to take you very far it 15 00:00:42,000 --> 00:00:46,000 should sound where you shouldn't hear 16 00:00:44,000 --> 00:00:46,000 any sound okay 17 00:00:52,000 --> 00:00:58,000 okay so a lot less there's no slapping 18 00:00:55,000 --> 00:01:01,000 down you're going across the box alone 19 00:00:59,000 --> 00:01:01,000 all right