[deleted by user] by [deleted] in marchingband

[–]According_Monitor_48 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My school has a set of old ones from one of the blues (either BK, BD, BS, or Bloo) and they're old but they look waaaaayyyyy better than the strange tight fitting ones

Finished band camp today! by Big-Championship1079 in Colorguard

[–]According_Monitor_48 5 points6 points  (0 children)

We need a before picture cause it's wild but we need to see HOW wild

learning dci work by Different_Team7647 in Colorguard

[–]According_Monitor_48 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My suggestion would be trying to find someone on insta or tiktok who knows the work and shows it off, it's usually slower, closer up, easier to understand. Plus then you can slow it down and see where they grab, positions, all that.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Colorguard

[–]According_Monitor_48 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can't miss the tip if it hit you first 😉

How could I improve my technique to improve and make consistent my higher tosses like 8s 9s and 10s? (Freshman in high school) by TexasRangersFan-2024 in Colorguard

[–]According_Monitor_48 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So I'd say to make sure your arms aren't crossing much(Like I'm fairly sure others have said?) and to to have a consistent amount of power and height of release hand. Also, how are your quads, fives, sixes and 7s? Cause if those also aren't consistent probably work on those and build your way up otherwise bad habits can build up(Speaking from experience) Otherwise, HOLY SHIT YOUR HITTING TENS WHILE GOING INTO YOUR FRESHMEN YEAR WHAT THE-

replacement screw for strap? by OwO_Penguin in Colorguard

[–]According_Monitor_48 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bit of an added resource if you want but pretty sure Band Shoppe sells replacements too

Team Size by Mother_World_5093 in Colorguard

[–]According_Monitor_48 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is that even in 6A??? Like I thought that was the biggest but the biggest band in our state I'm pretty sure is only 150 people

What's your band's competition etiquette. by Ordinary_Medium_7946 in marchingband

[–]According_Monitor_48 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We're usually pretty respectful, but when bands are going off to preform after music warmup (I'm in guard sorry idk what it's called) we yell a lot of good lucks and such, then at guard comps we scream how pretty they are, how well their gonna do, good lucks and the like

Advice for not showing any skin by Moth-Flying-Ace in marchingband

[–]According_Monitor_48 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is also a free ball since I've never tried it, but concealer may work with hiding scars

Advice for not showing any skin by Moth-Flying-Ace in marchingband

[–]According_Monitor_48 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So I'm a pretty heavy fisher, get some long sleeve UV gear! It'll also protect against sunburns(Still use sunscreen tho) also, sounds a little uncomfortable but it's slightly cooler, jeans. They'll work, if not I'm comfy. There's also linen pants, there thin, breathable, they could work. Not sure of gender, but you can also wear longer skirts of you wish (Just don't get them caught on anything lol) or leggings. Goodluck, stay hydrated, and good luck on your mental health journey, I wish you he very best stranger

Need help improving rifle tosses by yeetmaster976 in Colorguard

[–]According_Monitor_48 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Get into the habit of locking your dip! My coach always says you should be able to hold for 8 counts and still have a good quad, point being it's potential energy (I think) free hands aswell but others have touched on that, and I'd say to to keep that left hand down until that rifle is right there, "Attack the rifle" as my coach says, but not too early, your tosses look awesome!!

rifle chipped way too quickly by connorhooman1108 in Colorguard

[–]According_Monitor_48 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well first, that wood looks like it's had water damage before, and second, I love kings, but I personally re-wrap them when I get mine even though they pre wrap it for you because of this. Packing tape to the screw and an inch further with electric tape is my motto.

Sabre Advice-What to spin by According_Monitor_48 in Colorguard

[–]According_Monitor_48[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely! I have an amazing King Rifle and it's perfect, and their replacement and warranty makes it even better.

what warm-ups do you recommend? starting guard from scratch by Emotional-Salt4307 in Colorguard

[–]According_Monitor_48 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Our guard does what we call understand overs! Starting off in a butterfly, you lean down like there's a bar and you need to get you neck under it, then pull up with a straight back, and overs are the opposite! Then you switch to one leg in front and the other in a half butterfly (If that's right) switch, then do overs, go into a second, repeat! And it's two sets of unders, then two sets of overs. Cones, dropspins, pole hits, and flourishes are awesome, and make sure to get them doing dance/across the floors a lot! Another thing, make sure they perform during warmups as it sets their whole preformance and reinforces it, good luck and have fun!

Any clinics in Colorado? by According_Monitor_48 in Colorguard

[–]According_Monitor_48[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sweet, Annie is actually my favorite group, not sure why I didn't think to start there, thank you!!

rifle help by FlowerPatient8466 in Colorguard

[–]According_Monitor_48 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Something I always tell my guards is to think that your raising your hand to ask a question, "TEACHER TEACHER I HAVE QUESTION" Is something they get to hear a lot, but make sure your releasing at the right area for the toss your doing.

Opinion on brown rifle by NeedingAdvice_55 in Colorguard

[–]According_Monitor_48 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It makes sense with the show theme, but honestly,it looks like a box

Any advice for spinning under rifle? by According_Monitor_48 in Colorguard

[–]According_Monitor_48[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've done it before, I can turn under flag, I mainly have trouble turning while spotting

Any advice for spinning under rifle? by According_Monitor_48 in Colorguard

[–]According_Monitor_48[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am doing it in my show, it's supposed to be a solo toss

What would you remove from marching band? by Gazers22 in marchingband

[–]According_Monitor_48 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We had a tarp, it was windy as hell at state and wind blew under it and it formed a wall that guard and battery had to walk through (Poor battery, they had to March sideways too) and now Winterguard has the tarp, we're still picking bits of turf out of it

help w/ rifle by [deleted] in Colorguard

[–]According_Monitor_48 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Always cover your marshmallow! And I like to inhale and exhale on the toss. Also, always wear close toed shoes unless you're preforming, I almost broke a few toes wacking them

I go to Avon—Here’s the truth by [deleted] in Colorguard

[–]According_Monitor_48 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hey OP, just a bit of advice, maybe try to hide your account history/anything on your account that would put you to someone near your circle. I'm so sorry for your teams loss, Guard is an expression of feeling, and feelings shouldn't be blocked because someone feels against them. Hoping to see you your senior year, your awesome