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title: 10 Struttin' Turns： Texas Tommy
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date: 2026-04-28T07:16:01.792Z
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## FOCUS 
- This lesson teaches the Texas Tommy turn with a strutting basic, focusing on leaders tossing the follower's hand in a natural arc and catching them smoothly during rotation.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Followers place their right arm behind their back to test comfort before attempting the move.
- Leaders should put their palm on top of the follower's hand and lead from the forearm and wrist, not by pulling.
- Keep the follower's arm super relaxed and floating during the toss to avoid discomfort.
- Catch the follower as they unwind from the turn, using the right forearm to smooth the transition back into connection.
- Maintain a strutting basic pulse and center rotation to make the redirect effortless.

##REMEMBER
- Comfort is paramount; followers should skip the move if the arm position causes shoulder or arm discomfort.
- The toss itself creates the turn's energy, so leaders should focus on the natural pathway of the follower's arm.
- Hand connection in the Texas Tommy hold is not used for leading; rely on forearm contact instead.
- This move is optional and can be added to a lean-to whenever desired, with counts not fixed to the music.
