Knee safety on cement continued

Focus on knee-friendly turning mechanics when spinning poi on hard ground. Nick Woolsey breaks down how to shift weight and change facing without torquing the planted foot, using small leaps and pre-pivots so the foot lands already oriented in the direction of travel. The drill emphasises letting the feet lead the turn, keeping pressure off the knee by avoiding late pivots on cement.

You’ll also explore stepping and landing backwards with control, bringing weight down cleanly rather than twisting under load. Use this as a safety check for your travelling footwork and directional changes, especially when you’re turning repeatedly in place or moving through space.