West Coast Swing Basic Tuck Turn

This pattern starts in closed position and ends in open facing position.

Leader

Step	Timing	Movement	Turn	Notes
1	1	LF rock behind RF		Man's R hand extend/turn to R to open up to allow Lady to rock back.
2	2	RF back and to side of LF	slight turn to L	there are resistance in arm. Man's R hand help to get lady to tuck in.
3	3	LF touch
4	4	LF forward		raise L arm to turn the lady, Man's R hand on lady's back to assist and then release hold.
6-8	5&6	anchor triple step

Follower

Step	Timing	Movement	Turn	Notes
1	1	RF rock behind LF
2	2	Replace weight on LF		Lady is in front of Man.
3	3	RF tuck, touch step	slight turn to L to tuck	turning L toward Man to wind up
4	4	RF forward, away from Man	starting turning R
6-8	5&6	triple step turning 1/2 to R	total 1/2 to R	adjusting distance.

Notes:

• Variation: touch step can be replaced by a triple step (both both Man and Lady).
• Variation: Lady can do 1 and 1/2 turn over count 5&6.
  
• This pattern can be naturally followed by Underarm Turn.