left shoulder-lock reverse whip

Start in a left shoulder-lock position.

Steps 1 and 2 are backwards diagonally such that you should face 3 o’clock by the end of step 2.

On step 3& you enter starter position, and on steps 4 through 8 you lead a regular whip.

End in open position.

For the handwork,

pull the follower toward 6 o’clock on 1 using your left arm.

On 1.5 invert the curvature of your right wrist on the follower’s shoulder to indicate a 0.5 counter-clockwise turn to the follower.

The follower should be facing 12 o’clock by the end of 2.

Your right hand should not lose contact throughout the turn because the follower does not know how much to turn.

Between 1.5 and the end of 2 you will nee to turn your hand while maintaining contact.

Your right hand fingers will basically from 9 o’clock to 3 o’clock counter-clockwise before your palm can turn and be placed on the follower’s left shoulder.