How important is position? If you want to rope faster, you have to be in position faster. Are you working on being in position on the first available hop?
Tag: Delivery
Jake Long’s favorite drill on the Heel-O-Matic
Jake Long shares his favorite drill on the dummy that he learned from Rich Skelton.
Tip & Swing Angle by Patrick Smith
Patrick Smith covers the specifics of the angle of a heeler’s swing. Patrick does a great job demonstrating all the details by pausing, rewinding and great narration.
Keep From Missing A Leg
Keep missing that one leg? In this week’s Ask the Pro’s with Chad Mathes, Chad talks about roping a leg and strategy on finishing your swing.
Great article on timing by David E. Jones
Timing is one of the most misunderstood, frustrating and completely unnecessary elements of team roping Whoa! Can you believe you just read that? Or, maybe timing is necessary with your current swing and you don’t know that you have an option.
Rope tips
Chad talks about what causes ropers’ loops to figure eight in their swing. Chad goes over how to grip your rope and how to pick a rope that fits your style
Visual tip on swinging your rope properly
Another great video by Chad Mathes with great visual tips on swinging your rope under the left horn over the right horn. This video may help ropers who have a tendency to split horns as well as beginners looking for visual cues.
Perfecting your delivery with Chad Mathes
Chad Mathes talks about various aspects of your heeling delivery. Great team roping tips using the HOX roping dummy.