Reel Turns for Poi (Basic Poi Spinning Tutorial)

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Learn the basics of poi spinning! Turning with your poi is a critical skill for being able to move freely with them. In this video, we’ll cover the basics of reel turns in all four timing and directions so you can begin to move with the prop! :)
This month’s supporters on Patreon:
Nick Krohn
EJ Frost
Dominic Lamatrice
Knut L
Matt Schmidt
Jonathan Maltz
Kelly King

[@renderon4607]

I realize it's been four years since you put up these videos, but I just wanted to say that your instruction style is very clear and helpful. Thanks for making these.

[@djgamma6003]

almost 7 years now geez but yes these are still awesome for learning new moves

[@NinthDecoy]

This is amazing. Your videos are getting better and better. if it wasn't for you I definitely would have given up a long time ago

[@vibell5447]

Just started learning Poi yesterday and your videos are the best so far! this is definitely more tricky than it looks! Hoping to practice every day to be ready for summer. one of the issues i am finding is my left wrist is much less coordinated, especially going backwards or trying to switch direction, but its already getting a bit easier. I see alot of crossover with learning piano, and that learning one arm at a time can help before adding together but mostly to get the fundamentals down with Poi. Stalls are also something I am having an issue with, but practicing. Oddly enough, I am finding this is helping with my carpal tunnel pain, so thank you!

[@darrenstettner5381]

The POV footage helps a ton with figuring out how to do the moves.

[@jujujuliannimal]

When I’m learning new moves, I’ve found that practicing with “air poi” first helps get the move set in your brain without messing up. Then attempt the move on the first swing; stall; attempt; stall etc. it’s much easier & more efficient than trying to launch into it while you are already spinning.
Also, I’ve noticed that it makes a difference which way -left or right- you try to turn depending on which direction you are spinning -forwards or backwards. So if you are trying to turn left spinning forward & cant; try turning right while spinning forward.

[@taryn8972]

thank you! I've progressed more in a day than I have in a few years of random experimentation :D

[@e.rosehuttner2681]

Thanks for the vid! For anyone looking to learn the first hip reel I found it really helped to learn the tictac maneuver and also skip ahead to the second reel as an intermediate step

[@Chloe-yc4eo]

The POV angles are very helpful. Thanks

[@AlibraMentality]

You are so professional and so good at this. I’m a beginner just got them today. And your instructions are the best.!!

[@luciferianjesuslover9453]

How’s it been going?

[@larasciaraffa9110]

Thanks so much for breaking these moves down. Very helpful! Feeling more confident and with smoother transitions

[@spiritualbunny]

You are the best ~ I’m learning poi thanks to you this quarantine

[@carolinadorell4423]

Thanks for all your amazing tutorial! The way you explain, show and edit the videos is so helpful! Big thanks, appreciation for all your work! Peace

[@GboyC1]

Im getting my poi today after work and watching your tutorials is getting me so excited to learn and master this new toy

[@louisewhotton3265]

Your tutorials are so helpful! Thank you 😁

[@akashastarseed3947]

Your a GREAT teacher Mahalo Plenty! I'm getting back to spinning and your so easy to follow and understand and your editing abilities are amazing too ❤💛💚

[@Ethereal178]

very helpful! thank you for you amazing work!

[@tesskennedy426]

And they're still being watched 🤙

[@janellkamm1717]

I very much concur with all positive comments -- Drex is waaaay professional -- you've turned poi spinning into a science ; ) *I've only juuuust begun playing with poi & I look forward to seeing how your videos progress (hopin to catch Drex crack a smile soon ; )

[@christinehaslam9480]

I love watching you spin💜

[@brennanhardison521]

5 years later and you videos and still teaching. Thank you for spending the time with us! Do you ever go to music festivals or is this a hobbie in its self for you?

[@jhoracphoto5870]

i loved this video, is the best that i seen

[@pamduarte5346]

wow...amazing this help a lot

[@rebeckahcardiel4588]

You make this look so easy! 😅 Thanks for posting all these videos. I'm getting into poi as an old school raver. 💜🦉🎧🎵🎶

[@xPrdgyx]

I got down TS & SS Reel Turns but I'm finding it tough to transition when the poi are spinning opposite. Just gonna keep working on it tho. Thanks Drex! Your videos are a god send for poi spinning🙏🏻

[@handsofmercyoncallgmailcom]

so loving this.. I hope I can develop skills I will donate soon!!!

[@AndreHypnosis]

0.0009% of Shaggy's power! lol great video thanks for sharing.

[@marinadreher7699]

Adoro seus vídeos!!! Eu queria muito tradução para o português!!!

[@bschuber]

the best poi content i've found yet, thank you! (what is the song playing in the background?)

[@DrexFactor]

It's Drip Drop Hip Hop by Mr Jennings--thank you so much! :)

[@argenisruizpuac3094]

awesome

[@poisonarrow0631]

I looked up: New Rocky Reels POI, and I got here

[@nancyg6438]

🙏❤

[@ORPHEUS__MUSIC]

Why can I not understand

[@mrs_kyoote1387]

Ur good. I suck. Lol

[@DrexFactor]

Learn more about poi by checking out my 9-part Introduction to Poi series! czcams.com/play/PLGRWu2f31dFVYp558VqSHdeESHGVkMbvz.html
Get my top 10 tips for improving your poi spinning today by heading over to my website at: drexfactor.com/content/10_tips_improve_your_poi_spinning_today
Learn more about poi by checking out my 9-part Introduction to Poi series! czcams.com/play/PLGRWu2f31dFVYp558VqSHdeESHGVkMbvz.html

[@my1stytchannel]

Passed your ankles??? Wouldn't that be the floor?