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@tom.
Yeah, it's a way of stopping. It's a bit easier than skidding as you are applying the retarding (LOL) force when you don't have the resistance from the road. Also, it fucks your tyres a bit less.
To do it you pull up with your leading pedal to get the rear wheel off the ground. Sort of. Come to polo and I'm sure someone will show you.