Prerequisite: Head-Down Neutral and Stable Body Position.
Desired outcome: Move upward, stop, and move downward in the air column from a neutral head-down position without changing heading or adding horizontal movement.
Reference material: IBA Flight Tutorial #45.
Key points:
- Begin centered a short distance above the net with a straight spine.
- Move up by increasing surface area with a wider daffy and balanced arm extension; keep the arms no higher than the shoulders.
- Balance the inputs to prevent pitch, turns, or horizontal drive, then reduce the added surface area to stop.
- Move down by narrowing the leg spread and relaxing or lowering the arms.
- Stop the descent with a controlled upward input before reaching the net.
Coaching and safety: Use clear upper and lower references and progress in small altitude changes. Do not increase wind or range until the flyer can stop deliberately in both directions.
Manual source: Static Progression Coach Manual, Lesson Plan #25.