Breakaway Fundamentals

Breakaway Fundamentals

The Breakaway Fundamentals video series on Roping.com provides essential training and instructional content for aspiring breakaway ropers. Featuring insights from expert ropers like Lari Dee Guy and Hope Thompson, the series covers fundamental techniques such as judging calves, managing ground conditions, effective use of equipment, and developing a winning mindset. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, these videos offer valuable lessons on everything from rope handling to mental preparation, helping you build a strong foundation in breakaway roping.

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Breakaway Fundamentals
  • How to Present Yourself as a Competitor

    Presenting yourself well as a competitor is important, especially when trying to obtain sponsorships. Linsay Sumpter shares how important it is to present yourself in the arena and outside of the arena.

  • Build Your Breakaway Career

    The first step to building your breakaway roping career is to start entering. Linsay Sumpter explains how to find ropings to go to.

  • Level of Aggression on Slow Cattle

    Staying aggressive on slower calves is tough. Lari Dee Guy and Hope Thompson talk about the problems that creates and how to best address them.

  • The First Stride Out of the Corner

    JJ Hampton and Lari Dee Guy talk about how critical the first step out of the box is, and how Hampton and Guy can make it work differently in the breakaway roping.

  • Double-Grabbing in the Breakaway Stop

    JJ Hampton wants to WIN. She double grabs her reins in her breakaway roping stop to help her accomplish that. In this video, Guy and Hampton discuss her strategy.

  • The First Swing

    JJ Hampton's first swing leaving the box in the breakaway roping sets her apart. In this video, JJ and Lari Dee Guy analyze the physics behind it.

  • The Reason People Rope Legs

    Roping a leg in breakaway roping will cost you at an event. Erin Johnson and Linsay Sumpter discuss how breakaway ropers rope legs.

  • Linsay Sumpter: Horse Standing After Roping to Coil Up Rope

    Linsay Sumpter explains how a horse should stand and let you coil your rope after making a breakaway roping run.

  • The Importance of Your Left Hand

    Being quiet with your left hand is important when breakaway roping. Bethanie Shofner shares more about the importance of it.

  • Intro to Workout

    Your physical ability is important when breakaway roping. Linsay Sumpter creates a workout regimen for breakaway ropers to follow to maximize their ability in the arena.

  • Loop, Spoke and Coil Size

    A balanced loop is critical to catching in breakaway roping. Lari Dee Guy explains in detail how she achieves it—from the loop size to coil size and spoke length. 

  • Why Am I Roping My Calf Around the Eyes?

    Lari Dee Guy explains the common reasons breakaway ropers rope their calves around the horns instead of around the neck. 

  • Loop, Spoke and Coil Size 89792

    A balanced loop is critical to catching in breakaway roping. Lari Dee Guy explains in detail how she achieves it—from the loop size to coil size and spoke length.

  • Why Am I Roping My Calf Around the Eyes? 42603

    Lari Dee Guy explains the common reasons breakaway ropers rope their calves around the horns instead of around the neck.

  • Momentum on the Breakaway Delivery

    How do you create and maintain momentum on your breakaway rope? Lari Dee Guy demonstrates.

  • Reaching

    What are the key factors in reaching at a calf while breakaway roping? Lari Dee Guy demonstrates and talks about common problems in reaching.

  • Target

    The breakaway roper's target is different than that of the header. In this video, Lari Dee Guy explains where she's focusing.

  • Reeling a Calf In

    What is reeling in a calf, and how to do you do it? Lari Dee Guy explains what she means when she throws that term around.

  • Measuring Your Breakaway Rope

    How do you know where to cut your breakaway rope, and how do the best in the world do it? Lari Dee Guy demonstrates a hack for making sure your rope stays consistent.

  • The Ideal Delivery

    What makes a good delivery? Lari Dee Guy explains what an idea delivery looks like, keeping your shoulders square and up and using the momentum of the rope.

  • Blowing Your Spoke

    Not sure why you're blowing your spoke? You're more than likely opening your fingers when you feed your rope. Lari Dee Guy explains what causes ropers to blow their spoke and how to feed your rope correctly.

  • How to Get a Good Curl

    Every breakaway roper loves a good curl when they deliver their rope. Lari Dee Guy and Hope Thompson explain what keeps you from getting the figure eight.