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Basket (Aliases: Basket Whip)

follower:

count 1

step forward on right foot

count 2

step forward on left foot

count 3&4

triple step forward until you are stopped

count 5

step backward on left foot (feel being led backwards)

count 6

step backward on right foot

count 7&8

step left, right, left in place (re-establish connection; also called anchor step )

leader:

count 1, 2

step backward on left foot same as Under Arm Turn but hold on to right hand

count 3&4

triple over the slot giving follower comfortable extension (1/4 right turn; same arm lead as Under Arm Turn but hold on to right hand

count 5

small step backward on right foot (body lead & pull follower back on a5 evenly with both hands; then release right hand; 1/4 right turn)

count 6

step back into slot (face follower; 1/4 right turn)

count 7&8

step right, left, right in place (re-establish connection; also called anchor step)

Ending Options

• Double Outside Turn into _doublecrossedhandpostion, _neckwrap, or _hammerlock on count 7&8 depending on the the height of the left arm at time of the second turn, while holding on to right hand.

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