1. Start with the hoop spinning backwards in your hand on the right side of the body. Using the open and close hand motion will help you control the speed of the hoop. Keep the hoop low so it nearly touches the floor as it spins.
2. Step your right leg into the hoop as the hoop reaches the bottom part of the spin. As the spin continues feed the rest of your body through finishing with your head as the hoop reaches the top of the spin. Depending on the size of your hoop you may need to lean slightly forward and duck into the hoop.
3. As the hoop reaches the final part of the spin (the gap in the hoop behind you) allow the hoop to roll over the back of your hand and grab hold of the hoop. This will slow down the hoop. Your right hand will be behind you somewhere near your bottom, your body to the right of the hoop with your left leg straddling the hoop. To continue the spin grab the hoop in front of you with your left hand as you bring out your left leg.
4.Spin the hoop on the left side of the body. Now back the right side .....
Once you have mastered this both ways you will be able to transport yourself from side to side removing the side spins. With this you don't actually step completely out of the hoop - it's more ducking in and out of the hoop lifting your leg as you do so giving the illusion of stepping in and out. Check out this link which gives a great little demo of the trick.
Tips to nail the move:
> Count it in on 4 so that you don’t turn the trick into psychological torment
> Learn to drill yourself on 4, removing the care-factor
> Slow the trick down – to begin with the hand transfer can be slowed right down however don't stop the spin all together as you will need some momentum to keep the spin going on the other side of the body.
