Ambidexterity is the state of being equally adept in the use of both left and right appendages (such as the hands). It is one of the most famous varieties of cross-dominance. People that are naturally ambidextrous are rare, with only one out of one hundred people being naturally ambidextrous. The degree of versatility with each hand is generally the qualitative factor in determining a person’s ambidexterity.

Kitesurfers able to perform tricks on the opposite tack (using the opposite hands) will score more in competitions due to the difficulty factor. This is known as “switch”.

In modern times, it is more common to find people considered ambidextrous who were originally left handed and who learned to be ambidextrous either deliberately or during childhood institutions such as schools where right-handed habits are often emphasized or required.

Examples of Ambidextrous people.

Bill Durnan –  Ice hockey player, goaltender Bill Durnan, was nicknamed “Dr. Strangeglove” for his ability to catch the puck with either hand.

Michelle Kwan – used an opposite-rotating camel spin in some of her programs as a signature move.

Aaron Hadlow – Kitesurfer. Nicknamed AzzA as it can be spelt both ways the same, highlighting his switch credentials.

(*Switch moves can also be known as a “Branson” – derriving from Switchard Branson- (Richard Branson))

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