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# Side star
> Intermediate · Dynamic · Bilateral. Balance
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| **Difficulty** | Intermediate |
| **Velocity** | Dynamic |
| **Symmetry** | Bilateral |
| **Video length** | 38 s |
## Technique
1. Start in an L-base with the flyer standing to one side of the base's hips.
2. The base extends the leg closest to the flyer and finds the crest of the flyer's hip, in the Hip pockets.
3. The flyer crosses the arms, takes a Hand-to-hand grip with the base and lifts the leg furthest from the base.
4. The flyer leans slightly to the side so the base's leg carries the weight; the base can bend the knee a little to give room, then extend to straighten the leg.
5. The flyer stays in a straddle with the head high.
6. To exit, the base bends the knee slightly so the flyer finds the ground with the low foot. Repeat on the other side.
## Form tips
* The base gives space for the flyer to lean on the leg rather than pulling the flyer over.
* The flyer keeps the hips squared, with the top leg not pointing behind the body, and points the bottom foot towards the ground to create a deep pocket for the base's foot.
* When leaning in, the flyer may need to lean across the base's torso towards the opposite shoulder rather than straight across the hips.
* The flyer keeps the gaze forward and chest high to avoid weighting the hands too much, and the base stays in their Box.
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