The 1990 is a b-boy move which resembles a rapidly spinning one-handed handstand. It is a type of spin in practice, but many consider it a power move because it is so flashy and is often begun with significant momentum like other power moves.
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From a standing position, the right leg is lifted across the left. The body is thrown down to the right, onto the right hand, as if doing a cartwheel. The left hand comes down close behind and the left leg kicks upward. The breaker kicks up into a handstand, but kicks also with the right leg, causing the body to spin. The breaker pushes off with the right hand and snaps the legs together upon reaching the apex. This should accelerate the spin. Once the spin has started, the right hand is lifted away and the breaker is left spinning rapidly on the left hand. Spins are faster and longer-lasting if the fingers are kept clear of the ground, ideally by balancing on the pisiform bone which lessens friction with the ground. Spinning can actually aid balance, but b-boys usually must master a handstand before attempting the 1990.
The standard 1990 is performed as a pure one-handed handstand. However, one variation includes alternating between right to left hands in a regular rhythm to continue spinning and to help maintain balance. Far from looking weaker, breakers can make this move look very powerful and aggressive as they "stomp" the ground and accelerate their spins. The 2000 is the most well-known variant of the 1990. Another variant is the elbow spin, also referred to as the "Hurricane" or "Hurricane Spin". This move involves the same motions as the 1990 but is performed by spinning on the elbow with the forearm used as necessary for balance.
Similar to the 1990, the deadman 1990 is done without alternating between hands before the spin. The b-boy spins on the same hand he initially places onto the ground, making the deadman 90 easier to balance but harder to create momentum.
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