And thus completely mess up alignment and spacing! Now, no one wants to do this, but some Drillers do this and don’t understand how to fix it. I’ll explain the problem, show the negative results and tell you how to fix it. Easy! Below is a properly executed flank movement. As you can see, when you march, you are actually …
The Difference Between a Flank and a Slide
Question: What is the difference between a flank and a slide in marching band? Answer: Good question! They are both the same movement except for where your shoulders point. On a Left Flank you will pivot on your right foot to your left, your hips and shoulders will face to your left- an ‘agreement’ of hips and shoulders. On a Left …