Prerequisite: Neutral and Stable Head Up Position.
Desired outcome: Move forward and backward from neutral head-up flight, stop between movements, and maintain altitude, stability, and control.
Reference material: IBA Flight Tutorial #30.
Key points:
- Begin low to the net and use small, gradual movements.
- For basic forward drive, keep the lower body neutral and lean the upper body slightly back into the airflow; lift the knees to reduce the drive and stop.
- For backward drive, bring the chest slightly toward the airflow and stop with the opposing input.
- For stronger movement, coordinate the torso with controlled heel and leg inputs while keeping the body balanced.
- Return to neutral after every stop and recover to neutral back flight if the position becomes unstable.
Coaching and safety: Define the travel path and stopping points before the flight. Head-up pitch can create rapid drive, so progress from slow starts and stops, leave generous wall clearance, and increase speed only after control is demonstrated.
Manual source: Static Progression Coach Manual, Lesson Plan #17.