Fast Back Focus with Colter Todd

Stepping up your game and roping faster

Occasionally ropers ask me how they can rope fast or right out of the box. This requires practice in getting your rope up fast. As your horse is leaving the box and pushing off his hind end,
use that motion to propel yourself forward and up and start your
swing.

Practice this exercise, with or without steers, until it feels natural and you can throw your rope without feeling awkward. Video your practice sessions to make sure your form is correct and your swing is level and pointed at the target.

Always visualize the run you want to make before you make it.
With the right practice eventually you will be able to throw your rope as soon as you leave the box, rather than four strides down the pen.

Colter Todd recently tied the world record time of 3.5 seconds
at the Dallas Tour Finale November 9th. Colter lives in
Marana Arizona with his wife Karly, 4-year old daughter
Madilyn and 4-month old son Colter, Jr. where he practices his roping and works on his family’s ranch.

Fast Back Ropes are hand made individually in Granbury, TX by legendary rope makers Al Benson and Curt Matthews. Known for their high quality and consistent feel, Fast Back Ropes are used by World Champions Speed Williams, Clay Tryan, Patrick Smith, Steve Purcella, David Motes, and others who are winning at all levels worldwide.

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