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title: 8 Mirrored Shake Hand Stretch
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date: 2026-04-28T08:02:00.567Z
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## 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.
