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NeoRaptor99

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Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2009 1:22 pm

my bd decided to make us do a 4 to 5 stride which i am having alot of trouble doing then i cant march backwards and i really need to work on that cause of my show is backwards bleh so i need suggestions

Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2009 4:33 pm

Bend your knees. I don't get why some bds don't let people do this. Our BD actually tells us to. It lowers your center of gravity, which causes you to have more momentum and balance. Even the tallest kids in my band have to bend their knees to do large steps. It jsut can't be done safely without bending knees.

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Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2009 4:53 pm

ClarinetGoddess

Bend your knees. I don't get why some bds don't let people do this. Our BD actually tells us to. It lowers your center of gravity, which causes you to have more momentum and balance. Even the tallest kids in my band have to bend their knees to do large steps. It jsut can't be done safely without bending knees.

Posted: Tue Sep 08, 2009 3:49 am

ClarinetGoddess

Bend your knees. I don't get why some bds don't let people do this. Our BD actually tells us to. It lowers your center of gravity, which causes you to have more momentum and balance. Even the tallest kids in my band have to bend their knees to do large steps. It jsut can't be done safely without bending knees.

I'm assuming you are talking about 4 to 5 stride which i do bend the knees i guess its just something you have to get used

haha and there is a person that proved he could do 4 to 5's in a normal stride it was funny he is also in track so i guess that helps

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Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2009 4:52 am

yeah i agree with everyone else. how my bd says it is squat and go. which is basically bending your knees and head to your dot. be careful though, i bursted a blood vessel in my foot doing that and it hurt like hell. I was also told i was one of the top 5 marchers in the band, best jazz runner besides the colorguard. (i play alto sax/flute)

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