A great introductory tutorial covering transfers, positioning, technique, gloves, equipment, chair fitting, and training plan.

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The video below demonstrates a fairly easy way of building a pair of solid gloves from start to finish using a method developed by Jeff Adams a few years ago.

http://www.vimeo.com/7438129

The Illinois Para-Backhand was developed primarily to reduce the injury rate that resulted from the stress placed on wrists, elbows, and tendons when using other techniques. At the same time, it was developed to increase contact adhesion and stability.

The technique is broken down into five phases. In each phase, the hand interfaces with the hand ring at a different location. For instructional purposes, the hand ring will be discussed as if it is a clock face. The right hand ring is viewed as a standard clock face, and the left hand ring is viewed as a clock face’s reflection. The hand is closed in a relaxed fist with the thumb pressed into the side of the index finger during each of the phases. The videos below demonstrate the stroke, and descriptions of each of the five stroke phases follow.

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'08 SERIES STANDINGS

Name	Nation	Points
Chantal Peticlerc	CAN	7,876.4
Diane Roy	CAN	7,812.5
Edith Hunkeler	SUI	7,792.9
Sandra Graf	SUI	7,783.9
Shelly Woods	CAN	7,741.2

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