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Backhander
ClassBackhander VariationBasic add/remove favourite
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HandsLH SignalNone
ContactContactTypeIntermediate
Level
fd
Rating
 66%
Date addedSat 15th of Apr 2000 Views1071
Move number 169Move signal
Move description
Step back,
  • take a large step forward on your left foot and to the left of the lady (your right hand goes to the right side of her) taking her right hand behind her back and passing it into your right hand (at her left side),
  • continue walking forward and pull on her right hand turning 180o clockwise to face,
  • in the mean time turn lady one and a half times clockwise in one beat keeping right hand low until she is safely half the way through then raising it to help her finish the turn,
  • return lady 360o anti-clockwise - probably a good idea to combat dizziness.

    • Comments
    It's quick but prepare to allow the lady an extra n beats to get all the way round! This is often the case. A slow lady is better than a broken one!