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TABLETOP The tabletop is definitely easier to do on a hip jump (where the landing is at an angle to the takeoff) than on a straighter jump, where you have to bring the bike back round more on landing, so practise on a hip if you can. You need to start the move the moment your back wheel leaves the ground. To lay the bike over
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to the left, use your right hand to pull the bar up to your left armpit, rotating your wrist so the back of your hand moves round the grip toward the brake lever. Use your left hand to push away and stabilise the bar. At the same time, rotate your left hip and lift the bike upwards with your left leg towards the sky, while pushing down slightly
with your right knee. The main forces should be coming from your right hand and left leg, with your left hand and right knee stabilising. Your head and shoulders should remain in the same place. Once you’ve reached the peak, reverse the process and spot your landing. If you’ve done everything right, you’ll land as normal.
