When you want to close the gap between you and another person, a forward
shuffle will take you there.
A Forward Shuffle is performed by quickly sliding your support foot forward
from the stance position. As your momentum moves forward, slide your strong foot
forward to regain a proper stance.
The Beginning And the Ending
You should begin and end each of the following Patterns of Movement in a
proper stance, with good balance and maintain control throughout that movement.
Be ready to protect yourself at any point along the way. Movement should be part
of every baton technique.
Left Handed Officers
The Patterns of Movement are illustrated as they would be performed by a
right-handed officer. If you are a left-handed officer, you will perform the
movement in the manner shown but, in fact, the direction of movement will be a
mirror image of what you see depicted herein.
Hint
The thing to remember is no matter what direction you elect to travel in, the
foot nearest to your intended direction will lead the way. In a forward shuffle,
it is your support foot that leads the way.
Back to Patterns
of Movement
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