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When: 1984
Where: La Mirada, California
Who: Joey Hudoklin, Larry Imperiale, Peter Rosing
Why: 1984 US Open freestyle semifinals
It’s hard to describe how in tune a team must be to be to make this co-op work. A triple restriction to Larry’s foot tip, then he closes it out with a gitis.
When: 1997
Where: Scottsdale, Arizona
Who: Arthur Coddington, Dave Murphy
Why: Arizona States – Freestyle Final
In 1997, Arthur Coddington and Dave Murphy played Pairs together while Dave Lewis recovered from a pesky neck injury. Their “Sweet Emotion” routine was runner-up to Schiller/Silvey’s “Jet” routine at the 1997FPAW. After the worlds, Coddington and Murphy took their show on the road and won some redemption with this title-winning performance at the Arizona States.
When: 1986
Where: Fort Collins, Colorado
Who: Jim Benson
Why: 1986 FPA Worlds Open Pairs Final
Jim Benson and Deaton Mitchell went dropless in this routine to win their fourth Open Pairs title in a row. It was an epic battle between their controlled style and an aggressive shred routine by Joey Hudoklin and Crazy John Brooks. What got forgotten was that within the control, intricate co-ops and droplessness was serious difficulty. This combo is one example. A twisto set to a spinning pull, ending in an oliver catch.
When: 1986
Where: La Mirada, California
Who: Joey Hudoklin
Why: 1986 US Open Freestyle Final
One of the reasons Joey’s game makes a statement is that he pushes things as far as they can go, but no further. At his best, he doesn’t press. This combo is a perfect example. He starts the combo in one direction, and it doesn’t work. The disc hits his leg and he saves it. Other players might try to push on in the same direction, continuing the combo they wanted, not the combo that was there. So he starts over. He “bails,” except his bail is bigger than the original combo.
When: 1986
Where: La Mirada, California
Who: Chip Bell
Why: 1986 US Open Freestyle Final
The Bud Light team got second place at the US Open – too many drops to be in contention for the title – but their routine included a ton of classic co-ops and individual moves. In this clip, Chip Bell chases down a long throw by Crazy John Brooks, then does a double legover to a double over down, then closes things out with a huge extended gitosis just feet from the crowd.
When: around 1986
Where: looks like Fort Collins, Colorado
Who: Jim Benson aka Jim Schmal
Huge combo by Jim Benson ending in a restricted set to a double spinning standing gitis.
When: mid-1990’s
Where: Frazier Park – Santa Monica, California
Who: Arthur Coddington, Dave Lewis
Why: A La 3 TV Show
Witness Arthur Coddington “speaking” fluent Spanish in this television appearance from the mid-1990’s. Make sure to check those lottery numbers before the segment starts!
When: 1986
Where: La Mirada, California
Who: Joey Hudoklin
Why: 1986 US Open – Freestyle Final
This may be the single greatest tipping combination ever. Joey Hudoklin busted out this huge sequence when it counted, during a major championship final. Double spins both directions. Behind the back tips both sides. Complete consecutivity from the first tip to the catch. Credit must also be given to Chip Bell for the ripping throw that set up the combo. The video shows the combo in slow motion and real time. The file is big – but worth it.
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