Body Boat Blade debuts the Haghighi on YouTube

Having spent significant time with Shawna Franklin and Leon Somme of Body Boat Blade this past year, we've become fans of the Haghighi: the extreme-edge quick turn technique created by Leon's dentist, Dan Haghighi. It's one of the skills we practice during the winter months, when we do most of our paddling in swimming pools and we need small-space challenges.

Body Boat Blade just posted it on YouTube:


In addition to the technique itself, here are some things to notice in this short video:

• It's structured more or less in the IDEAS format, one of the go-to coaching methodologies. 
• There are demonstrations done without talking.
• There are multiple viewpoints and perspectives on key points.
• They emphasize proper biomechanics to avoid injury to joints.
• They reveal a sense of humor.

It's harder than it looks, and (as with other techniques) good coaching can help you learn to do it. If you give it a try, post your thoughts here.