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Technique

Rotation Timing — Funcarve

Funcarve's model of body orientation progressing through the turn and returning toward the basic position at edge transfer.

GLOSSARY

Funcarve describes the shoulders rotating gradually through each turn and returning toward the basic position at the edge change, warning against abrupt or early twisting.

Context and distinction

It is Funcarve's model; rotation is not presented as the only way to turn.

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HOW TO DO IT

Rotation Timing: Funcarve

Funcarve's rotation timing moves orientation through the turn and returns toward its basic position at transfer. It is one teaching model, not proof that rotation is the only edge-change mechanism.

Preparation and setting

The school's orientation vocabulary and a controlled basic turn.

Execution / practice sequence

  1. Begin with its basic orientation.
  2. Progress the model's rotation through the arc rather than twisting immediately to maximum.
  3. Observe fore/aft support as orientation changes.
  4. Return toward the basic position at transition.
  5. Connect to the next turn with available balance.

How to learn / practise

Use one edge at a time before linking. Compare early versus progressive preparation at low demand with a coach.

Errors and corrections

Abrupt early twisting can create unwanted pivot or nose overload. Adding more rotation to every problem ignores the actual board outcome.

Observable checks

Timing, orientation and support are described as a sequence, not a single pose.

Related: CS24-08. Sources: Funcarve — Body Rotation, written technique discussion

SOURCE-BACKED DETAIL

Characteristics

School / framework
Funcarve

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editorial review notes

Warns against abrupt, early or excessive twisting and unintended nose overload. Rotation is not declared the only way to change edges.