Smarty Drills for Calf Roping
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5m 36s
2022 World Champion Caleb Smidt explains where he likes to start roping the Smarty from and why it sets him up for success. He looks for the curl of the loop to come over the Smarty's back, which eliminates a calf running through the loop in practice. He explains how keeping an open swing and loop he's prepared for the calf to go any direction.
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