This move involves the follower leaving the ground, and so should be performed carefully.
If the leader isn't sure that the follower is ready for the move, he should omit or reduce the size of his
kick, to avoid the possibility of accidents.
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1. M:BL2L W:BR2R Start from an closed position, with the leader's left hand holding the follower's right hand. The leader takes a step backward on his left foot, turning 90° to his left. The follower takes a step backward on her right foot, turning 90° to her right.
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2. M:RR W:RL The leader replaces his weight on his right foot. The follower replaces her weight on her left foot.
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3. M:eFL2R W:FR2L The leader takes a step slightly forward on his left foot, turning 90° to his right, spreading his weight between both feet as he turns to face the follower and moves his right hand further around her back to hold her more tightly. The follower takes a step forward on her right foot, turning 90° to her left.
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5. M:KfR W:0B The leader performs a kick forward with his right foot, kicking in between the follower's legs as he lifts her for the jump. The follower jumps up, kicking her legs out to the side in mid-air.
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7. M:0B W:0B The leader helps to support the follower's weight as she lands. The follower lands and recovers her balance.
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