What the thread found

• Side-to-side oscillation can result from gripping the post too firmly rather than using light contact
• A bottom-heavy rig will swing laterally when accelerating and requires a light touch to counteract pendulum effects
• Excessive post contact force can introduce unwanted movement even if the rig is properly balanced
• Static balance is sufficient for beginners and does not need to be addressed before dynamic balance
• Dynamic balance primarily affects panning smoothness and rapid directional changes, not side-to-side oscillation during straight movement
• Practicing with a very quick drop time helps train muscle memory for correcting pendulum-induced movement

Depends on

• The original poster had not yet worked on dynamic balance or checked drop time settings
• The suggested hand-behind-back test assumes proper static balance is already achieved
• The advice was provided before the operator attended a workshop or gained significant experience

Parts

Base Plate

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