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Travelling in a Square sn0067, H1
- This chart shows eight steps, which make two sides of the square. To do a full square this move has to be repeated once more.
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S1) Lead's left hand pushes Follower's right hand backward (relative to Follower) to signal Follower to step backward. Lead's left foot steps forward. Follower's right foot steps backward. |
S2) Lead's right foot steps forward. Follower's left foot steps backward. |
S3) Lead's arms turn Follower approx. 45° CW. Lead's left foot steps forward and outward. Follower's right foot steps backward and points toward Lead. |
S4) Pause. Lead's arms continue to turn Follower 45° CW approx. (90° in total over S3 and S4). |
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S5) Lead's left hand pulls Follower's right hand forward (relative to Follower) to signal Follower to step forward. Lead's right foot steps backward. Follower's left foot steps forward. |
S6) Lead's left foot steps backward and slightly outward. Follower's right foot steps forward. |
S7) Lead's arms start to pull Follower approx. 45° CW. Lead's right foot steps backward and points in the new direction. Follower's left foot steps forward and outward. |
S8) Pause. Lead's arms continue to turn Follower 45° CW approx. (90° in total over S7 and S8). |
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If this move were repeated then the next step would be: