How To Hold Back | Pretzeling Explained - EP 3

In Step 3 of our Pretzeling Explained series, we dive into one of the most complex movements in freestyle skiing: the hold back.

This episode breaks down how to spin in one direction, lock into a flip axis, and then rotate back the opposite way to complete a pretzel. Aiden demonstrates this with cork 5s, cork 7s, and switch cork 9s, showing how timing, body position, and aerial control all come together.

👉 What you’ll learn

What a hold back is and how it enables pretzels
How to spin into a flip and stop the rotation mid-air
Why more flip makes it easier to reverse spin
Examples using cork and switch cork variations
The mechanics of locking your axis and redirecting rotation

Whether you’re trying to understand pretzels or just improve your air awareness, learning to hold back will help you stay in control and unlock new trick possibilities.

🧠 Watch closely to see how axis control, timing, and counter rotation are used to change direction mid-air.

🛠️ Recommended Training Gear

Tramp Ski Pro — designed to help skiers train spins, flips, and grabs safely off snow

https://skiaddiction.com/products/tramp-skis-pro

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