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title: 2 In Full Swing
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date: 2026-04-28T08:02:00.567Z
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## FOCUS 
- This lesson focuses on developing swing in the hips by imagining them as a heavy ball attached to a rope-like spine, with the goal of applying this swing to basic steps and walks for a softer movement.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Imagine your hips as a bowling ball and your spine as a rope to initiate swing from the sternum.
- Keep the spine long and relaxed while swinging side to side, forwards, backwards, or in circles.
- Practice swing on a basic step by allowing hips to swing side to side without exaggeration.
- Add swing to a walk by transferring weight each beat as the hip swings over.
- Avoid using muscles to force hip movement; keep it free and soft.

##REMEMBER
- Swing can be adjusted in size but should always maintain a relaxed and long spine.
- The technique softens movement edges compared to moving hips as a block.
- Initiate swing from the upper body to involve both spine and hips.
- Focus on keeping the side long to prevent crunching or shortening space.
