Hand positions are different, but the man's right elbow is in the same position as in closed hold.
At the collection point, the man makes adjustments to the lady's position, picks whatever part of the lady is handy, typically hand or hands or his right hand on her center body, attempts to connects the two bodies into one unit, and prepares to swing into the next figure. The techniques are the same, it's only the type of movement that is different. If the bodies are connected in some logical fashion and the leader does a strong movement, like lowering and swinging the body, the follower gets the message, and amazingly enough, often does a similar complimentary movement. Back to table of contents . Go to the next section .