Charlie's 9-Square Theory for Poi #2: Direction, Timing, and Poly-Timing in 9-Square

The 9-square theory is something I've been developing for the past few years. It is an imaginary-geometric framework I use to help add structure and consistency to all elements of my spinning technique. These elements include, but are not limited to: Direction, timing, plane, driving style, body movement, flow, teaching techniques, determination of poi-length, etc...
As I mention in the video, this is a public invitation to discuss and collaborate! But I ask that any constructive criticism on the blog itself (AKA: not tech or spin related) be sent to me privately so that we may keep the unwieldy discussion board on youtube on-topic.
This is still very much in the beta version, I still have a very difficult time explaining some of the concepts, so please be sure to ask me to specify/post additional vids if necessary.

Many thanks to Annie Guest who has been helping me tirelessly to produce the videos for everyone. This would not be possible without her generosity, her 98' VW Jetta, Cannon G10, dining room, and infinite patience... THANKS!!!

Enjoy!

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[tempMentive]

I've always viewed timing as something that the POI heads are in... For example, couldn't your hands be in SAME timing, and yet your POI are in SPLIT timing? This might seem to break some of the rules that you explain in this video.

Either way, you have changed some of the ways that I'm looking at and approaching POI. I plan to watch all of your videos, and I want to thank you very much for contributing your thoughts and knowledge on the subject! Very much appreciated!

[charlicopter]

Thanks for your comments tempMentive...

To answer your question:

The reason I stay away from quartertime and hybrid-timings is simply that it gets into things that I haven't covered in this video... namely mode. The same principles still apply, but when you start playing around with (for example) a buzzsaw fountain (arms same time same direction, poi split time same direction) you get into compound modes where one poi is diamond (crossmode) and one is box (quartermode) Poiboi has some examples.

[GROVERDUB]

haha the black poi just makes it look like youre spinning a shadow.

[jasperkt]

loving these breakdowns and explanations. however i can't watch past 8:11. its buffered past there but when we reach 8:11 it just freezes. am i missing anything too important?

[elditto420]

I don't think that direction is irrelevant... when you teach yourself to spin in both directions it gives you the ability to change the direction you are spinning within the same pattern(crossers, mind-meltdowns, even with more advance stuff like triquetras) with a simple 180ª turn of your body. I've discovered that when spinning with music this ability is quite useful, because it gives you more ways to move around or interact with the music.

P.S. I'm in love with your 9 square theory!

[TonyC911]

stop spinning and talking at the same time dude... cmon...

[JaxFlow]

Super techie. I like it when poi is viewed critically like this, I think it adds a new dimension to the art rater than just letting it go. It adds some what of a discipline to its infinite form of moves. I'm going to put this on our face book group page to help out newbies for the first time.