ThePowersNation wrote on Oct 21
st, 2021 at 3:58pm:
Still here, still trying to learn Balearic style.
I am wondering, what is the purpose of the longer wind up behind the head? It seems like turning it into a single smooth motion with only a half circle behind the head would conserve energy.
My only thought is that maybe the wind up is to get the classic "big" ammo of the Balearic slingers up to speed, other than that I feel lost on this and am unsure if I should practice with the longer windup I see in videos of Balearic slingers.
if the time is right, you can instantly get a shot off. It gives you the ability to concentrate on the target and not on doing a windup. Balearic style is hard to learn, but the practice will pay off (yes, its my favourite style)