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How to Practice a Coin Drop

Breakdancing can be a mix of toprock (uprock) moves and downrock (6-step) moves. When you go from toprock breakdancing (pop and lock, gliding) to downrock, you need a transition. The coin drop is one of the basic transitions all breakdancers need to learn. Make sure you spend time making this transition as good as possible because it is a big part of your overall breakdancing skills.

Things You'll Need

  • Large open space to practice
  • Large piece of cardboard or a smooth wood floor
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Instructions

  1. Learn and Practice the Coin Drop Transition

    • 1

      Determine if you will spin clockwise or counter-clockwise.

    • 2

      Twist your upper body hard to the left (counter-clockwise spin) while your lower body stays in position.

    • 3

      Bend over from your waist and place both hands on the floor. Your arms must be strong enough to keep your body weight up in the air.

    • 4

      Kick your feet up into the air. The rotation created by the twist of your upper body should give your legs a spinning momentum so your legs begin to go around your body when your feet go to the air.

    • 5

      Lower your body onto your left shoulder so your shoulder contacts the floor as your body spins.

    • 6

      Spin and roll onto your right shoulder as your legs continue spinning.

    • 7

      Practice going into the windmill after you drop to the floor with the coin drop transition.

    • 8

      Use the coin drop to take you directly into a smooth back spin or into a six-step.

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