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title: 13 Rotation
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date: 2026-04-24T04:11:41.161Z
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## FOCUS 
- This lesson focuses on practicing rotation in Texas Shuffle, specifically teaching how to anchor and rotate around a partner using techniques from pass-bys.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Open the door to create a line and let the rotation continue instead of stopping.
- Hold your spot at the end of a pass-by and rotate around your follower.
- Anchor yourself when your partner locks on a spot to encourage rotation.
- Play with different shots and footwork while holding a stable spot.
- Trade the anchor role back and forth with your partner during rotation.

##REMEMBER
- Rotation should feel similar to the protected two-arm version but with only one connection.
- The movement can be initiated from either the leader or follower deciding to anchor.
- Rotation builds energy like in linear movements but in a circular pattern.
- Practice should feel like a conversation, not a fight, to maintain flow.