Tips on not getting dizzy

Build turning endurance for poi work by refining your circle pivot-step footwork and reducing dizziness through better head and axis control. Nick Woolsey focuses on keeping a level head position (“book on head”) so your rotation stays on a consistent vertical axis, lowering the destabilising effect of uneven speed and wobble.

You’ll also drill dance-style spotting to manage orientation while rotating, then use a brief counter-turn (and small bounce) to help reset when dizziness hits after stopping. The goal is cleaner, steadier turns that support faster spins and eventual full pirouettes without losing balance or timing.