8 Mirrored Shake Hand Stretch

COURSE: Stretch and Frame

FOCUS: This lesson teaches mirrored shake hand stretches with left-to-left connection, focusing on pass-by moves with inside and outside turn variations traveling to both the leader's right and left sides.

TIP & TRICKS:

• Leaders open their body on count three for right-side passes and on count two for left-side passes.
• Maintain elbow close to your body during stretches to keep the follower on a straight line.
• Increase energy on count two and release on count three for faster turn variations.
• Create distance between partners on count three to avoid collisions during outside turns.
• Allow natural body rotation by staying relaxed rather than isolating arm movements.
• Drop hands when changing direction to release momentum smoothly.

REMEMBER:

• All moves maintain the same fundamental technique but vary in connection hand and travel direction.
• Stretch should flow through the entire body, not just the arm, for proper rotation.
• Frame maintenance is crucial when generating momentum for turns.
• Practice moves at different speeds to build control and dynamics.
• The same beginning sequence applies to multiple turn variations.
• Keep hands connected during outside turns but release for free turns.