Footwork - more on knee safety when turning with friction

Refine turning footwork for poi with an emphasis on knee safety when the floor has high friction. Nick Woolsey breaks down how pivoting in running shoes on cement can load the knee, then adapts the turn by using step-close rhythm with a small bounce to momentarily unload the standing leg.

You’ll drill subtle “micro-leaps” timed into the turn so the foot rotates when weight is lifted, not twisted under pressure. This builds safer turn mechanics for pirouette-style rotations and continuous whirling, developing muscle memory you can apply across different surfaces.