#TRICKTUESDAY // Barani Straight . I often see young athletes perform barani straight by dropping their arms early on the take-off. Chopping the take-off like this is usually done to help them generate enough flip. This is not a deduction but it can negatively affect your skill and your score by reducing your ability to lift and control the skill. . As athletes get older and strong, coaches should encourage them to hold their arms overhead up to the first 1/4 flip and use heel drive to generate