Speed Stacks

Sport Stacking is an exciting individual and team sport where participants stack and unstack 12 specially designed plastic cups in pre-determined sequence. The three competitive Stacks are the 3-3-3, 3-6-3 and The Cycle.

The most important thing to do when Sport Stacking is to use BOTH hands. That doesn’t mean picking up a cup with one hand and passing it to the other to set cups in place. Each cup should be handled by only one hand. Use both hands to stack but never on the same cup.

When you use both hands, you’re using both sides of your brain and promoting right brain development which houses things like awareness, focus, creativity and rhythm. Sport stacking helps these skills too! Get a set of Speed Stacks and try it out!

Tips and Tricks

1. If you are just beginning Sport Stacking, start on the floor with your Speed Stacks placed directly in front of you.
2. Always keep stacks close together to create a solid base for your pyramid. In fact, let your cups touch in your pyramid.
3. Use a light touch, don’t be heavy-handed. Lift with a light grip. Try not to squeeze the cup; let gravity do the work.
4. If you lead with your right hand (if it feels best to use your right hand first) that hand should pick up the top cup.
5. Alternate your lead hand. Practice leading with one hand and then the other. Switch to increase ambidexterity.
6. When handling the cups, your hands should be positioned on the sides of the cups, never over the tops of the cups.
7. Separate the cups from one another using your fingers, resting the last (or bottom) cup on your pinky finger.
8. Stack in a circle – which means, use a circular motion with your hands and arms instead of back and forth.
9. Never pass a cup from one hand to another. Use both hands at the same time.

Want More Tips?

Pick up a Stack Fast DVD. It’s a must have for stackers, Teachers and Instructors. Loaded with step-by-step instructional segments, Sport Stacking races and activities, World Championship Highlights, Cool Cup Creations and more!

Anatomy of a cup

The world’s fastest stackers use Speed Stacks gear. They know the best cup equals the best performance. Here’s what sets Speed Stacks cups apart:

	Special Shoulder The special shoulder with ribs gives just the right separation between cups. When seated on top of the other they simply don’t stick. One cup can be picked up off another leaving that cup behind; one cup can be dropped out of a set of cups from the bottom simply by releasing the finger holding it.
	Reinforced Lip The reinforced lip of the cup is just the right size, not too pronounced, with a smooth, clean finish.
	Inside of Cup is Smooth for Less Friction The inside surface of a Speed Stack is smooth for less friction
	3 Holes The 3 holes in the top are very important to fast stacking. These holes allow air to escape quickly when downstacking.
	Memory Speed Stacks have “memory”. If a single cup is accidentally squeezed at the lip it will bounce back into its round shape.
	Textured Outside The outside surface of each Speed Stack cup has been textured for a terrific feel and grip.