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Flair Lesson #6: Change Grip into Flat Behind Back

When we’re just getting started as a flair bartender, I like to treat moves like building blocks: we start with small moves that we can combine together into making slightly cooler moves or even “mini-routines.” This Around the Head Grip Change is a great starting building block.

For this particular move, the Change Grip into Flat Behind the Back, make sure you’re comfortable with Lesson #5: Change Grip with Fencer’s Flourish. We’re just adding a new ending to that move, which is the catch behind the back. My tips for how to get comfortable with the behind the back catch:

1) Think of the toss as less of a “throw” and more of a “pull and drop.”

2) Keep the bottle and pour spout angled up. This not only makes sure you’re not spilling but also makes it easier to catch without getting stabbed by the pour spout.

3) Watch the bottle all the way into your catching hand, as much as possible. You’ve got eyes. Use them.

If you’re having problems with the catch, jump ahead to this lesson.

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