Jake Barnes picks up the dummy rope and makes the case for one of the most underrated practice tools in the game. If you are short on time or can not always get to the arena, 25 to 30 minutes a day on the ground dummy for a month will sharpen you up. He walks through loop mechanics, roping theories, and what a good handle actually looks like, breaking down what he focuses on every time he picks up a rope. For novice ropers he has one specific message: do not be scared to break the barrier. Be aggressive, especially at something like the World Series. He also touches on a truth that applies at every level: you are only as good as your horse.