Riding the Direct Line | Holly Hugo-Vidal
Jumping
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2m 21s
Holly explains how the type of turn a rider makes to a line can help the rider arrive at the ideal takeoff spot. Typically the best approach is to follow a track that is 90 degrees to the center of the fence, but a skilled rider can turn a little early or late to help make the distance work out.
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