Backward 2-beat weaves

This lesson breaks down the backward 2-beat weave for poi by isolating each hand’s pathway and rebuilding the pattern with clear arm crossings. You’ll drill left poi travelling underneath while the right poi stays on top, then swap to understand both orientations.

Nick Woolsey emphasises reaching across to create space for the under-thread, keeping the cross visible, and letting your body follow the poi rather than staying stiff. The goal is cleaner timing as the poi move together into the ‘rainbow’ and separate through the cross, helping you get unstuck and repeat the weave reliably.