Right-to-Left vs. Both Horns: Ground Roping Breakdown
Practice Smarter: Roping Drills, Horsework & Strategy
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6m 57s
What’s the right way to rope the horns—right to left or both at the same time? Brock Hanson and Ryan Motes get real about one of the most misunderstood concepts in heading. In this grounded roping session, they walk through how distance, body position, and your swing affect which method works—and when it doesn’t.
They cover:
• The myth of “always roping both horns at once”
• Why your height and position matter
• When right-to-left is the only real option
• Why ground dummy work must mirror live runs
• How top open ropers adjust under pressure (with examples from Driggers, Clay Smith, and more)
This isn’t just theory—it’s practical, step-by-step insight for headers of all levels, especially #3 to #6 ropers trying to rope smarter, not just harder.
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