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have already set world records downvote other people's records.
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Go set a record! If you can think of it, you can set a new world record for it.
The only reason I bring it up is because the times I've tried you can stand still but when the ball falls just out of reach, the only way I can save it is by hopping towards the ball, or re-centering the ball by moving, ie hopping. Not that it even helps, it's just a last ditch effort before failure :)
OK, so self-correction.... so the record title doesn't say standing on one leg....it's the caption. But the criteria mention being balanced on one leg....so I'd think it'd have to stay in contact with the ground. But like I said before, it's probably irrelevant since hopping would complicate it!
Thanks, Peter. I haven't tried this one in a while, but yes, it's much harder than it looks. You get on a roll and then have one bounce that doesn't go straight up and you're lunging, and your balance is off, and it's over. You're confined not only to a very limited vertical space for the ball, but by the ability to make quick adjustments. It's rough.
As for the leg thing, I think because the record title says while standing on one leg, hopping around is probably not allowed. However, I didn't specify...and besides, I am not sure that the ability to hop would be significantly helpful in any way!
To be honest, the attempt looks pretty simple... then you try it and your leg cramps up at 10 and you realize just how good this record is, good job Mick.
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Peter Craig
The only reason I bring it up is because the times I've tried you can stand still but when the ball falls just out of reach, the only way I can save it is by hopping towards the ball, or re-centering the ball by moving, ie hopping. Not that it even helps, it's just a last ditch effort before failure :)
Mick Cullen
OK, so self-correction.... so the record title doesn't say standing on one leg....it's the caption. But the criteria mention being balanced on one leg....so I'd think it'd have to stay in contact with the ground. But like I said before, it's probably irrelevant since hopping would complicate it!
Peter Craig
Personal best: 33. Getting there slowly, but nowhere near!
Mick Cullen
Thanks, Peter. I haven't tried this one in a while, but yes, it's much harder than it looks. You get on a roll and then have one bounce that doesn't go straight up and you're lunging, and your balance is off, and it's over. You're confined not only to a very limited vertical space for the ball, but by the ability to make quick adjustments. It's rough. As for the leg thing, I think because the record title says while standing on one leg, hopping around is probably not allowed. However, I didn't specify...and besides, I am not sure that the ability to hop would be significantly helpful in any way!
Peter Craig
To be honest, the attempt looks pretty simple... then you try it and your leg cramps up at 10 and you realize just how good this record is, good job Mick.
Peter Craig
I noticed the balancing foot in your attempt stays stationary - is this a criteria, ie can the balancing leg hop or must it stay fixed?