Cracking The Code Reference Library

Helpful explainers on Cracking the Code concepts like pickslanting, escape motion, and more.

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Alternate Picking Reference

Understanding the most fundamental skill in picking technique

Motion Mechanics Reference

The most common joints used in picking technique

Pick Attack Reference

Examining the interaction between pick and string

Pickslanting Reference

Matching the pick's orientation to its motion

Escape Motion Reference

Solving the challenge of clean string switching

Primary Motion Reference

How the motor system chooses the right picking motions

Picking Style

With so many motion possibilities, players need a strategy for choosing them