OC Exit from Otter?

[AlexJ 1]

Hi All,
I have done most of my jumps from a Porter in the Point slot and have rarely experienced difficulty. Similar exits from an Otter are far more challenging to me, especially since I have almost no jumps from an Otter. I do not want to debate the differences in exits etc, but rather have a specific question that I would like comments on.

What is the general technique for the OC when launching 4-way from an Otter. I have had some great tips already and am looking forward to implementing them, but I am sure that you guys out there may have some great tips etc that just may make the difference. Also, what are the common pitfalls and gremlins in this slot on exit. Assume simple exists such as E, P, 18 etc.

Thanks,
Alex

[mjasantos 0]

Hi Alex!

This link might give you some of the answers you're looking for. It's about the "Outside Center Launch" and is at http://www.4way.org/training/answers.htm#OC_launch from 4way.org website (training section / ask the coaches answers).

Additionaly, have a look at this link:

http://www.mariosantos.com/images/Matrix_FS_Meeker_Exit_1_05Oct02_s.jpg

I used to be the OC in my former team and the photo shows well how the OC (and the team) has to present to the relative wind right after the exit.

Sometimes an image is better than thousand words...

Hope it helps.

Blue Skies!

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Mario Santos
Portugal

[killabee 0]

it's all in ur hip placement man!......and if an exit fails.....it's the OC's fault!
Big Eyes & Grinz

[D22369 0]

if an exit fails.....it's the OC's fault!
Big Eyes & Grinz

[rehmwa 2]

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it's all in ur hip placement man!......and if an exit fails.....it's the OC's fault!

I think that the person who has to make the most athletic and precise exit move most of the time was the IC. Placement mostly and everyone keys on this person

And then point and OC - timing and relative placement

Tail gets to contribute hugely to how the entire group is placed. (I've flown IC, OC and Point, but not tail yet except for a brief stint in Coolidge in 1990 on a team) relative placement


For OC specifically (my current slot), I'm learning about placing myself relative to the IC (he has the count). it's doing tremendous things for my contribution in helping the formation stay solid right off the plane. Example, the Can Tee needs the IC to hip out and DOWN. I can help this by hesitating and not leaving the plane until I guarantee the IC has his hips cleared. This lets him stay below me and my placement is so much easier.

For any launch visualize what you want the 4-way to look like right out the door and recognize that the inside people also have to move farther, then time it out and also put yourself in the air where you saw yourself during the mental picture.

This might not be right, but it's doing wonders for us right now. I'm hoping formal coaching will help me understand better why some of this is working so well. Then we can refine our techniques to concentrate on just those components that are necessary.

I've gotten some of the best NSL coaching for exits from Robert Chromey (sp?) at local meets. If you get the chance, he's very clear about about where everybody needs to end up - super cool guy also.

Also, the GK training video has all the launches, look at the little stuff for timing and placement. Very cool stuff.

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[Dumpster 0]

I'm a reletive newbie to serious 4-way myself, having competed in the MWSL in Rookie class this summer, in OC. As well as working with the team and getting some great tips at the local meets, I would tell myself "titties in the wind" during the exit. Worked for me!

Easy Does It