Better Team Roping Practice for Headers and Heelers

If you're looking to shave seconds off your run, it all comes down to how you handle your team roping practice sessions. It's easy to get caught up in the excitement of just chasing steers down the arena, but if you aren't intentional about what you're doing, you're probably just reinforcing bad habits. Most of the top ropers will tell you that the secret isn't necessarily roping more steers; it's roping them the right way and spending plenty of time on the ground before you even cinch up your saddle. ...

February 6, 2026 · 6 min · Vincent Lisette