Prerequisite: Belly-Flying Up & Down.
Desired outcome: Combine upper- and lower-body controls to move precisely around another flyer while maintaining stability, heading, and altitude.
Reference material: IBA Flight Tutorial #11.
Key points:
- Learn lateral movement first, then add rotation while maintaining eye contact and altitude.
- Use clear visual references to stop in the intended relative position.
- Combine lateral and vertical movement only after each can be controlled independently.
- Progress to coordinated lateral, vertical, and rotational movement using the whole body.
Coaching and safety: Start with one movement axis at a time and use small, controlled inputs. Increase complexity only when the flyer can stop accurately and remain aware of the other participant.
Manual source: Formation Skydiving Coach Manual, Lesson Plan #7.