2-Hand Tuck Turn
West Coast Swing 2-Hand Tuck Turn
This pattern starts in open position in single or double hand hold and ends in open facing position.
Leader
1: LF hook behind RF | 1/4 to L
Man looks to his left. Lead using body.
L arm is extended. R arm contract to make R arm cross in front,
leading lady to pass through slot.
2: RF to side
arm starts to open up
3: LF touch
4: LF forward | another total 1/4 to L
raise L arm to turn the lady,
Man's R hand on lady's back to assist and then release hold.
5&6: anchor triple step
Man R hand 'throws' lady off and release.
Follower
1: RF forward
2: LF forward
feeling Man leading with his R arm.
3: RF tuck, touch step | slight turn to L to tuck
turning L toward Man to wind up
4: RF forward, away from Man | starting turning R
5&6: triple step turning 1/2 to R | total 1/2 to R
adjusting distance.