"Good . . . good! Before you push off, let me give you some basic instruction on how to maneuver the broom in the air," Vindictus began and mounted the broomstick he was carrying around. He pushed off so that he was hovering one foot above the ground. "To make your broom move forward, lean slightly over the broom handle. The closer you are to the handle, the faster you'll go. To slow down, sit upright as you pull the broom handle towards you. This can help you stop and hover in the air."

He leaned forward and zoomed around so that the class could see what he meant. Then he stopped. "Did you notice how I pointed the broom handle in the direction I wanted to go? That's called steering and you must keep both hands on your broom handle at all times." Vindictus flashed his famous smile at the class. "I think everyone has an idea of what I mean. To become airborne, push off gently with your feet and I want each of you to fly around the practice area. Try landing and taking off. Try to stop in mid-air. Practice turning in the air, but absolutely no racing or attemping the Starfish-On-Stick move."