How To Use a Whip
Leslie Smalygo
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4m 49s
Leslie Smalygo shares her expert tips on using a whip effectively and demonstrates her strategic approach with Gus. She explains how to keep him "square" in his turns with a tapping method going into the turn to keep his shoulder up in position and moving forward.
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