Last week I told you about the fun of playing with a Hacky Sack or footbag, since I bought a soft one that’s very forgiving. This week I’m excited to share the progress.
Did I improve my footbag skills?
Over the past week of playing regularly, I reached a beginner plateau. I’ve played over many weeks now since buying my footbag. Other people, admittedly younger, are seen all over town kicking their little footbag up in the air with ease. Why not me?
I improved my practice of developing skills for footbag play. That’s my official report. Practicing has become easier. Kicking the ball into the air, with direction and speed I want is still a mystery.
A better path to beginner footbag skills
The best three footbag instructional videos are shared next, which I have tried out. My conclusions follow, which are the basis of my continuing practice. You may choose to follow a similar path to success with footbag exercise.
- Phil Morrison – Basics 1
- Phil shows how to do basic kicks
- Bump the ball with flattest area of foot/knee
- Start by tossing the ball up to return it and master that skill first
- Note all of this is still fine exercise, and in a small area as seen in the video
- Foot bumps involve a quick smack by rotating at the ankle
- Notice the quick shifting of position to get ready for the next bump
- Everything Footbag – How to Play Hacky Sack
- Variety of info here – shoes, footbag purchasing, how to do basic kicks
- Everything Footbag – Tutorial (Full practice session)
- Follow along for beginner tutorial, 15 min long
I’ll be following these demonstrations myself and getting some exercise. Since it’s still very cold out (January is rainy-cold on Vancouver Island), I’ll do the moves that fit indoors where space allows.
Happy exercising! (comments welcome)
by Heidi Bada