I just remembered that there's another method. In fact, I sometimes use it myself, even though my bridges don't rock much for some reason. Outdoors I don't bother. I lie there, and it stops rocking in a minute or so. Often I fall asleep about the same time. However, indoors or on the porch I'm usually hanging close to a wall or a work bench. If I lurch into the hammock ungracefully and set it rocking, I can reach out and gently push on the adjacent solid surface just hard enough to stop it swinging at or near the midpoint of its arc. Then I slowly pull my finger back so it stops exactly centered. You might accomplish the same thing by tying a line from the side of the hammock to a stake or a nearby bush or tree, but don't use a bungee. Just leave a little slack in the line. When the hammock rocks, pull gently on the line to stop it and let off slowly. I'm speculating, but it's worth a try.
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