When you want to create a greater distance/gap between you
and another person, a rear shuffle will take you there.
The Rear Shuffle is performed by quickly sliding your
strong foot back from the stance position. As your momentum moves backward,
slide support weak foot back 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 Rear Shuffle, it is your strong foot that leads the way.
Back to Patterns
of Movement
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