Trick Catch Part 1

by Manny Olivares

Hello all,

Recently we have been practicing the myriad of trick catches that must be completed at official boomerang competitions in the trick catch category. The trick catch portion of boomerang competitions actually consists of two events. The first event consists of completing 10 different catches with only one boomerang. The second portion involves doubling (throwing two boomerangs at the same time) and completing two different catches with the boomerangs.

This first post only has six out of the ten catches in the first event. We will be bringing you the rest of the catches on video within the coming weeks I hope. I, myself, have managed to successfully complete all the 10 catches required in the single boomerang category. However, I have not practiced the trick catches in the doubling portion so that will take a lot more practice.

Here are the catches presented in this first video:

• Right-Hand Catch

• Left-Hand Catch

• Eagle Catch - A catch made from above the boomerang using only one hand

• Behind the Back Catch (Two-Handed)

• Tunnel Catch - Both of your feet on the ground and one hand passing between your legs to catch the boomerang

• Foot Catch

Enjoy!

Thanks for watching!

aLAcrity