Cross-Handed Open Position

Type    Position
Other Names    Handshake (Right-to-right variation), Upside Down Handshake (variation)
Level     Level 3 Beginner
Comes From    Basic Step, Crossed Arm Slide, Spinneroo, Tunnel Tabletop Combo, Ravioli Twist, Tunnel 
Leads To    Waterfall, Outside Turn, Tabletop, Lasso, Double Lasso, Toss Away Spin, Roll Off, The Chase, Tornado, Bow and Arrow, Fall For Me Dip, High Five Spin, Tunnel Tabletop Combo, Ravioli Twist, Tunnel 

Description

In Cross-Handed Open Position, the leader and follower are connected right-to-right, and often with left-to-left as well. This position is important to a whole category of cross-handed moves. Steps in this article will teach you a few easy ways to get into this position so you can unlock many new moves.

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Toss Away Spin

Type    Spin
Level     Level 3 Beginner
Other Names    Revolver (when both partners turn), Rollaway
Comes From    Cross-Handed Open Position, Loop, Belt Loop, Open Position, Pretzel, Inside Turn
Leads To    Outside Turn, Inside Turn, Open Position (various), Belt Loop,

Description

This is a free spin where the leader tosses his hands quickly to the side and releases to get the follower to spin. The leader may also spin–this variation is called The Revolver.

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