flip-flop throw

Names
English	flip-flop throw
English	flip throw
English	HIFANA throw
Properties
Articulation	throw
Shake Length	n/a
Parent Techniques	flip
Difficulty	medium
Prevalence	standard
Position
Start	flip position
End	flip position
Glyph Notation
Glyph	combine flip-flop and flip throw
Usage
Dynamics
Volume	low
Range	low
Ease	low
History
Source	unknown
Location of Origin	unknown
Date of Origin	unknown
Influences	n/a
Signature Players	n/a

Throwing the asalato after a flip-flop.

individual examples

sound quality

The catch sound is important. It must be clear and articulate.

variations

Watari throw

Watari Sato has a variation where the index finger holds onto the asalato as it is thrown, with the rest of the fingers flat. When the asalato is released, the index finger moves to line with the other fingers and all fingers are flat.

fast throw

Can also pull down on the gourd as it is being thrown, causing the asalato to spin faster in the air.

ankle catch

Can be done with an ankle catch instead of a regular catch.

tutorials

PANMAN

musical examples

None yet.

child techniques

flip-flop throw (underarm)
flip-flop throw (underleg)
flip-flop throw (armaround)
flip-flop throw tap

history

Unknown.

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