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TECHNICAL DRILL ROUTINE SENIOR

The Senior Technical Drill Routine is made up of ten compulsory movements to be performed in sequence as detailed.

The Start Disc will be on the centre line, 12.0 metres from the front boundary. At Start, team members will be in a block formation (ranks of three) at two pace intervals. The centre member of the front rank (No.2) will be on the Start Disc. There will be a sighter flag centred on the front boundary. There will be no signals. The Finish will be designated by a team salute to complete the final movement. The team will exit the competition area over the designated side boundary on the march off. The timing of the Senior Technical Drill Routine will be 3 minutes 9 seconds (approx). Out of bounds not permitted (stepping over boundary). Pace length = 75.0cm for quick march, 67.5cm for slow march, other steps as detailed.

SET DRILLS & MOVEMENTS

MOVEMENT 1 MOVEMENT 2 MOVEMENT 3 MOVEMENT 4 MOVEMENT 5 MOVEMENT 6 MOVEMENT 7 MOVEMENT 8 MOVEMENT 9 MOVEMENT 10

COMPLIMENTS IN SUCCESSION / FORM ECHELON SECTIONS 90 RIGHT WHEELS RIGHT TURNS IN FILES / EYES RIGHT SALUTATION INDIVIDUAL RIGHT WHEELS BY RANKS / REFORM SQUAD FORM DIAMOND / HIGH KICK IN SLOW TIME / HIGH STEP IN SLOW TIME / HIGH KICK IN SLOW TIME FORM RANKS 1/3/5 / SLOW MARK TIME / ABOUT TURN / REVERSE FORMATION REFORM SQUAD / PIVOT LEFT / LEFT TURN COUNTERMARCH / SLOW MARCH 180 RIGHT FIXED PIVOT WHEEL DIAGONAL MARCH / SLOW SHORTENED PACE FORM LINE / 45 WHEELS IN LINE & SECTIONS FORM ECHELON / SLOW MARCH COMPLIMENTS / FINISH

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STANDARD DRILL REQUIREMENTS

MARKING TIME:

Feet will be raised alternately, meaning one foot action will complete before the other one starts. The leg and foot will be lifted to the line of march. As the knee is raised, the toe will be left behind until the required foot angle of the Mark Time is achieved. This will be maintained until the toe returns to the ground. In the raised position the tip of the toe will be immediately below the tip of the knee. The f oot shall be at an angle to the ground at a height from the ground of at least 15cm. The up and down movement, executed at an even speed, will occupy one beat of quick time. The placement of the foot flat (stationary Position) on the ground (after arriving with the mark time angle) will be on the emphasis of the beat of music.
STEP OUT FROM MARK TIME:

Having made the last beat of Mark Time when intending to step out on the march, the foot will travel forward in the same manner and at about the same speed (that is to occupy a halfbeat of quick time) as it does in a normal marching pace. The arrival of the foot on the ground at the end of this pace must coincide with the beat of music to which the Team is marching. The hesitation necessary to make this possible (that is a half-beat of quick time), will be spent in the Stationary Position before stepping out. The arms will commence to swing when the step out is commenced.
ACTION HALT:

The rear foot will travel forward at the same speed and in the same manner as a normal marching pace (just clear of the ground), to rest flat in the Stationary Position (weight evenly distributed). The arms will drop to the sides in conjunction with the traveling foot reaching the Stationary Position. The time taken by the foot traveling forward will be approximately one half beat. There will be a hesitation in the Stationary Position to complete the one beat of quick time for the Action Halt.
ACTION HALT RIGHT/LEFT TURNS:

For a Right Turn the action will commence from the extended position on the emphasis of the right beat. Left Beat: The left foot will be brought forward as in a normal marching pace to the foot front position in which the foot is flat on the ground with the body weight evenly distributed over both feet. There will be a hesitation to complete the beat.
Foot Front No.1 Position: Right Beat:

Arms:

Timing:

The left foot shall rest (directed to the line of march) sufficiently to the front of the right foot so that if the feet were pressed together, the instep of the front foot (left) would fit into the width of the ball of the right foot. Hesitate for approximately half a beat prior to pivoting on the ball of the left foot to rotate the body through a turn of ninety degrees (or specified degree) and unless stipulated otherwise, simultaneously step out to arrive at the extended position in tempo. The arms shall drop to the sides in conjunction with the foot into. The armswing out shall be in conjunction with the step out pace arriving at the extended position on the emphasis of the beat. The length of hesitation is the Teams choice, but must be uniform throughout the Team within a movement. To execute a Left turn substitute left for right and right for left.

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COMPULSORY DRILL DETAILS

AT START: Including the step out pace with the LEFT foot, FIVE paces will be taken by the squad to Movement 1.
Formation for march to Movement 1
7 4 1 8 5 2 9 6 3

MOVEMENT 1:
Nos. 1 / 2 / 3: Nos. 4 / 5 / 6: Nos. 7 / 8 / 9:

COMPLIMENTS IN SUCCESSION / FORM ECHELON Action Halt, March one sidepace to the Left, Compliments as detailed. Action Halt, Pause two beats, Compliments as detailed. Action Halt, March one sidepace to the Right, Compliments as detailed. Left foot to Foot Front No.2 position (L). Both feet will be in own Line of March. Left heel raised, weight over the Right foot. The distance from toe to toe shall be about 30cm and uniform throughout the team.

COMPLIMENTS:
All Members:

Foot Front #2 Position

Nos. 1 / 2 / 3: Nos. 4 / 5 / 6: Nos. 7 / 8 / 9:

Raise Right hand/arm to Salute At Position in two beats (R/L), Pause 4 beats (R/L/R/L). Pause 2 beats (R/L), Raise Right arm to Salute At Position in two beats (R/L), Pause 2 beats (R/L). Pause 4 beats (R/L/R/L), Raise Right arm to Salute At Position in two beats (R/L). Lower Right arm to Attention Position and move Left foot back to Stationary position (R). March five paces, Action Halt and continue as detailed. March one sidepace to the Left and continue as detailed. Pause two beats and continue as detailed. March one Sidepace to the Right and continue as detailed.

All Members:

All Members: Nos. 1 / 2 / 3: Nos. 4 / 5 / 6: Nos. 7 / 8 / 9:

SIDEPACING TO THE LEFT FROM THE STATIONARY POSITION: FOR A SIDEPACE TO THE RIGHT, SUBSTITUTE LEFT FOR RIGHT AND RIGHT FOR LEFT. Left Beat:

The Left foot will be carried directly to the Left with the leg being bent sufficiently (if necessary) for the foot to just clear the ground. The foot will be placed ball/heel on the ground at the required length of pace. The Right foot will be brought across to be placed flat in the Stationary Position with the knee being bent sufficiently (if necessary) to allow the foot to just clear the ground.

Right Beat:

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NOTE:

The actions of the feet will be executed in a smooth manner on the successive beats of music. The body weight will be evenly distributed throughout the movement ie. Shoulders will be centred between both feet as the ball/heel contacts the ground on the first step across and will be centred over both feet at the completion of the second action. The length of the sidepace will be 75.0cm.

TO SALUTE POSITION: Left / Right The Right hand will be brought as close to the head as the headwear Beats: will allow, palm to the front, fingers extended together, point of the fore-

finger about 3cm above the Right eye or on to the leading edge of peaked headwear in front of the Right eye. The thumb will be alongside the forefinger and the elbow will be in line and square with the shoulder alignment. Tips of the fingers, wrist and elbow, as near as possible in a straight line. This will be achieved by raising the opening hand, knuckles facing upwards, with a straight arm in a circular motion, so that the elbow remains in line with the shoulder alignment and when the arm is about parallel to the ground, turn the palm to the front, flex the arm sufficiently to achieve the hand position.
TO ATTENTION POSITION: Right Beat: The Right arm will fold down by the shortest route, at the same time

closing the hand to arrive at the Position of Attention.

Formation for Compliments

7 4

8 5 1

9 6 2 3
Formation at Completion of Movement

8 4

9 5 1 6 2 3

The squad will step straight into Movement 2.

MOVEMENT 2:

SECTIONS 90 RIGHT WHEELS

Nos. 1 / 4 / 7:

Pivot Mark Time eight beats turning evenly 90 to the Right, March four paces, Pivot Mark Time eight beats turning evenly 90 to the Right, March four paces and continue as detailed. March eight shortened paces (arms at sides) to wheel 90 to the Right (radius two paces), March four paces, March eight shortened paces (arms at sides) to wheel 90 to the Right (radius two paces), March four paces and continue as detailed. The length of the shortened pace will be 29.5cm approx.

Nos. 2 / 5 / 8:

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Nos. 3 / 6 / 9:

March eight shortened paces (arms at sides) to wheel 90 to the Right (radius four paces), March four paces, March eight shortened paces (arms at sides) to wheel 90 to the Right (radius four paces), March four paces and continue as detailed. The length of the shortened pace will be 59.0cm approx.

PIVOT MARK TIME:

Action:

The pivot marcher will bend the knee relative to the angle required, and lift the toe just clear of the ground, toes in line. The lifting and placement of the feet will allow the pivot to turn evenly through the required degree of the turn. When turning to the Left, the Left foot will be placed on the same spot with the Right foot being placed around a very small arc (toes approximately in line). The pivot will synchronise the maximum lift of the heel with the action of the other marchers executing shortened paces. The greater the angle, the higher the heel, the faster it must drop without exaggeration, force or over-bracing the knee, on the emphasis of the beat. The movement of the lift and drop shall be relatively smooth. There will be a transference of weight but no heel hesitation.

Timing:

SHORTENED PACE: Action:

The rear foot will travel forward in the same manner as in a marching pace to midswing. The angle of the foot and the bend of the knee will progressively develop as the foot travels forward from midswing (toes in line) and will be relative to the pace taken. The progression of the angle of the foot will peak at the extreme end of the pace and will be relative to the length of pace being taken. The angle will determine whether the toe or ball contact the ground first, prior to the heel being lowered smoothly on the emphasis of the beat of music. The speed will be relative to the length of pace being taken. When wheeling, the foot in flight phase will follow the specified arc. The shoulders will travel forward at half the speed of the foot in flight. The speed of the traveling foot will be regulated to allow the toe/ball to contact the ground fractionally before the emphasis of the beat. The timing of the toe/ball contact will be uniform throughout the team.

Timing:

Formation for march to Movement 3

8 6

7 5 3 4 2 1

7 8 9 4 5 6 1 2 3

8 4

9 5 1 6 2 3

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The squad will step straight into Movement 3.

MOVEMENT 3:

RIGHT TURNS IN FILES / EYES RIGHT SALUTATION INDIVIDUAL RIGHT WHEELS BY RANKS / REFORM SQUAD

Nos. 1 / 2 / 3: Nos. 4 / 5 / 6:

Nos. 7 / 8 / 9:

March eight paces, Action Halt Right Turn, March four paces, Action Halt, Mark time two beats and continue as detailed. March four paces, Action Halt Right Turn, March eight paces (arms at sides for first two paces), Action Halt, Mark Time two beats and continue as detailed. Action Halt Right Turn, March twelve paces (arms at sides for first four paces), Action Halt, Mark Time two beats and continue as detailed. Execute Special Eyes Right Salutation

All Members:

SPECIAL EYES RIGHT SALUTATION: Beat 1: (L) Beat 2: (R) Beat 3: (L) Beat 4: (R) Beats 5 11: Beat 12: (R) Beat 13: (L) Beat 14: (R) Beat 15: (L) Beat 16: (R)

Raise Right arm to the Salute At Position Pause one beat Turn Head/Eyes 90 to the Right Salute Position unmoved. Pause one beat March seven paces Action Halt Lower Salute to Attention position Pause one beat Turn Head/Eyes to Front Pause one beat
Eyes Right Salutation Start 3 2 6 9 8 6 7 5 3 4 2 1 1 5 9 4 8 7 3 2 6 Finish 1 5 9 4 8 7

No. 1 / 2 / 3:

No. 4 / 5 / 6:

No. 7 / 8 / 9:

March four paces, March six shortened paces (arms at sides) to wheel 90 to the Right (radius 2 paces), March four paces, Mark Time two beats and continue as detailed. March two paces, March six shortened paces (arms at sides) to wheel 90 to the Right (radius 2 paces), March four paces, Mark Time four beats and continue as detailed. March six shortened paces (arms at sides) to wheel 90 to the Right (radius 2 paces), March four paces, Mark Time six beats and continue as detailed.

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The length of the shortened pace shall be approximately 39.3cm.
3 2 6 1 5 9 4 8 7

Formation at Completion
3 6 9 2 5 8 1 4 7

The squad will step straight into Movement 4.

MOVEMENT 4:

FORM DIAMOND / HIGH KICK IN SLOW TIME / HIGH STEP IN SLOW TIME / HIGH KICK IN SLOW TIME

All Members:

Special Right Turn and continue as detailed.

SPECIAL RIGHT TURN: Beat 1: (L)

Foot Front No.3 Position

Beat 2: (R)

Beat 3: (L) Beat 4: (R)

Left foot to Foot Front No.3 Position The Left foot will be about 30cm ahead and in the Line of March of the Right foot. The distance shall be measured from toe to toe. Both heels will be progressively raised to rotate the body 90 degrees to the Right by pivoting on the balls of both feet. The body weight will be balanced over both feet at the completion of the turn Right. Both feet will be in their own Line of March, legs will be stretched. The Left foot will be carried across to the Stationary Position. Pause one beat.

FORM DIAMOND: (Part 1) Nos. 1 / 4 / 7 / 5 / 3 / 6 / 9: No.8: No.2:

Pause 4 beats and continue as detailed. March two sidepaces to the Left and continue as detailed. March two sidepaces to the Right and continue as detailed.

FORM DIAMOND: (Part 2) No.6: No.4: Nos. 1 / 2 / 3 / 5 / 7 / 8 / 9:

March seven paces, Action Halt and continue as detailed. Pause 4 beats, March three paces, Action Halt and continue as detailed. Pause two beats, March five paces, Action Halt and continue as detailed. March four High Kick Steps in Slow Time, March four High Steps in Slow Time, March four High Kick Steps in Slow Time, March three paces, Action Halt, Left Turn at Halt and continue as detailed.

All Members:

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HIGH KICK MARCH IN SLOW TIME: ARMS: The arms will remain at the Attention position throughout the High Kick

March in Slow Time. LEGS: The Left leg naturally straight, will swing forward from the hip joint Beat 1: directly forward until the heel is at least 50cm above the ground in a stylish Goose Step. As the foot in flight passes any alignment of the stationary foot, the leg/foot angle will extend so that the foot appears fully stretched at the High Kick position with the toes stretched downward. Beat 2: As the Left leg naturally straight swings down from the required height following the Lines of Force, the rear heel will progressively rise to carry the body weight evenly forward. The ball of the foot in flight will contact the ground in a controlled manner, in line of march, sufficiently ahead of the emphasis of the beat to allow the heel to contact in tempo. As the heel rolls down at the completion of the High Kick pace, the weight will continue to move forward over the sole of the supporting foot. Beats 3 / 4: The Right leg will repeat the action of the Left leg. The length of pace for the High Kick March in Slow Time shall be one half pace.
SLOW HIGH STEP: NOTE: The Slow High Step is a progressive Mark Time with armswing.

Left Beat:

Right Beat:

The Mark Time High At position will be top of thigh parallel to the ground. The length of the Slow High Step will be one half pace. The traveling foot will reach the instep alignment of the supporting foot prior to being lifted directly to the Mark Time High At position. The selected angle will be achieved during the lift to the Mark Time High At position and will appear to be uniform throughout the team. The foot will be lowered forward to step one half pace, contacting the ground ball first, sufficiently ahead of the emphasis of the beat to allow the heel to contact in tempo. Arms will swing smoothly from front to rear and rear to front, and will pass through the Attention Position as the traveling foot passes through midswing. Arms will swing to the extended position in conjunction with the speed of the foot reaching the high At position on the emphasis of the beat of music. The timing of the arms will appear to be uniform throughout the team. The height of the hands at the extended position will be above the top of the thigh.

ARMS:

LEFT TURN AT THE HALT: Left Beat: Pivot 90 to the Left on the heel of the Left foot and the ball of the Right

foot, raising the Left toe sufficiently to just clear the ground, and the Right heel to do so, and keeping the weight of the body on the Left foot. On the completion of this first movement, the Left foot will be flat on the ground with the weight of the body on it, Right heel raised. Both feet will be in their own line of march. Both knees will be straight.

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Right Beat: Left Beat:

Pause one beat. The rear (Right) foot will be brought forward naturally to the Stationary Position, and will be raised no higher than is necessary to clear the ground. Pause one beat.
2

Right Beat:

The squad will step straight into Movement 5.

MOVEMENT 5:

FORM RANKS 1/3/5 / SLOW MARK TIME / ABOUT TURN / REVERSE FORMATION Pause four beats and continue as detailed. Pause two beats / March two paces (arms at sides) and continue as detailed. March four paces (arms at sides) and continue as detailed. March 3 paces, Action Halt, Slow Mark Time four, Foot Front About Turn and continue as detailed. March one sidepace to the Left, Mark Time ten beats and continue as detailed. March four paces, March one sidepace to the Left, Mark Time six beats and continue as detailed. March eight paces, March one sidepace to the Left, Mark Time two beats and continue as detailed.

Nos. 4 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9: Nos. 1 / 3 / 5: No. 2: All Members:

Nos. 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 6: Nos. 5 / 7 / 9: No. 8:

SLOW MARK TIME: Left Beat: The Left foot will be lifted to the Mark Time High At position which will

be top of thigh parallel to the ground with the foot being directed to the line of march. The selected angle will be achieved during the lift and will appear to be uniform throughout the team. In the raised position the tip of the toe will be immediately below the tip of the knee. As the knee is raised, the toe will be left behind until the required foot angle of the Mark Time is achieved.

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Right Beat:

The left foot will be lowered to the Stationary position maintaining the angle until toe/ball contact with the ground. The placement of the foot flat on the ground will be on the emphasis of the beat of music. The up and down movement will be executed smoothly in two beats.

Note:

FOOT FRONT ABOUT TURN: Left Beat: The Left foot will carried forward to be placed in the Foot Front No.4

Position.
Foot Front No.4 Position

Right Beat:

Left Beat: Right Beat:

The Left foot, pointing to the front, will be about 30cm ahead of and sufficiently to the Right of the Right foot to be, when turned about 180, in the correct Line of March. Both feet will be flat on the ground and weight centred. Progressively raise both heels to pivot the body 180 to the Right. The heel height will be equal at about the half way mark, from which point the angle of the Right foot will progressively decrease whilst the angle of the Left foot will continue to develop. The body weight will be balanced over the Right foot at the completion of the turn about. Both feet will be in their own Line of March, legs will be stretched. The Left foot will be brought forward to the Stationary position. Mark Time with the Right Foot.
2 3 6 9 5 7 2 8 9 5 8 7 1 4 1 4 Diamond Formation

1 / 3 / 5 Formation

8 9 1 / 3 / 5 Formation 6 6 3 3 9 5 2 2 5 8

1 / 3 / 5 Formation after About Turn 7 1 1 7 4 4

The squad will step straight into Movement 6.

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MOVEMENT 6: REFORM SQUAD / PIVOT LEFT / LEFT TURN COUNTERMARCH / SLOW MARCH Pause four beats, March three paces, Action Halt and continue as detailed. March two paces (arms at sides), Action Halt, Pause one beat, March three paces, Action Halt and continue as detailed. Pivoting 45 Right on stepout, March three Reduced paces (arms at sides), Action Halt Left Turn 45, March three paces, Action Halt and continue as detailed. Pivoting 45 Left on stepout, March three Reduced paces (arms at sides), Action Halt Right Off-Step Turn 45, March three paces, Action Halt and continue as detailed. The Reduced Pace shall be executed in the same manner as a normal marching pace with the exception of the toe/ball contact on the ground at the extreme end of the pace. The angle of the foot will progressively develop as the foot travels forward from toes in line to allow the toe/ball to make contact slightly ahead of the heel which will strike the ground on the emphasis of the beat of music to which the team is marching. The length of the Reduced Paces shall be 71.0cm approx.
Reform Squad

Nos.1 / 2 / 3 / 5 / 8:

Nos. 7 / 9: No. 6:

No. 4:

REDUCED PACE:

8 9 6 All Members: Nos. 3 / 6 / 9: Nos. 2 / 5 / 8: Nos. 1 / 4 / 7: 3 5 2 7 1 4

Pivot Turn Left, Pause one beat and continue as detailed. March three paces, Action Halt Left Turn, March one pace (arms at sides), Action Halt Left Turn, March seven paces and continue as detailed. March five paces, Action Halt Left Turn, March one pace (arms at sides), Action Halt Left Turn, March five paces and continue as detailed. March seven paces, Action Halt Left Turn, March one pace (arms at sides), Action Halt Left Turn, March three paces and continue as detailed.
9 8 7
Left Turn Countermarch

7 6 5 4 4 3 2 1 1
All Members:

Action Halt, Special Drill and commencing with the Right foot, March eight Special Slow March paces, Action Halt and continue as detailed.

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SPECIAL DRILL:
Nos. 3 / 6 / 9: Nos. 2 / 5 / 8: Nos. 1 / 4 / 7: Foot Front Position No.2

Left Beat: Right Beat: Left Beat: Right Beat: Commencet Pace

Left foot to Foot Front position No.2, Pause three beats.. Pause one beat, Left foot to Foot Front position No.2, Pause two beats. Pause two beats, Left foot to Foot Front position No.2, Pause one beat. From the Stationary position place the Left foot (ball to ground) to the front of the Right foot (Foot Front position No.2), both feet in own line of march, weight over the Right foot. The distance from toe to toe shall be about 30cm and uniform throughout the team. The Left Foot will be raised to the Mark Time position smartly. Pause one beat. There will be a slight hesitation in the raised position prior to the Left Foot being lowered to the Stationary position smartly. The Right foot will be thrust forward to the foot front position where there will be a static pose to take up the remainder of the beat. Continue with the contact phase as detailed below.

SPECIAL SLOW MARCH: Right Beat: The rear leg swinging fully from the hip will thrust the foot forward to Swing Phase the Foot Front position where a static pose will be adopted to take up

Left Beat: Contact Phase

Foot Front Position:

the remainder of the beat. The length of hesitation necessary to achieve this would be a little less than half a beat. The foot as it commences its flight will develop the selected angle. Feet in line of march, back leg vertical, weight balanced over the grounded foot. The free leg will be naturally straight, with the foot held at the selected angle position, suspended just clear of the ground. The foot will be about half a slow march pace in advance of the other foot. The distance will be measured from toe to toe. Steadiness and posture will be maintained. The back heel is raised slightly to allow the body weight to move forward to the extended position (upper body midway between the two ankles). At the same time, the pace is completed by gliding the leading foot forward. The timing of the foot over the ground will be proportionately slower than the rate of slow march (the foot is only traveling about half a pace). The ball of the foot makes contact with the ground at the extreme end of the pace. The heel will strike the ground on the emphasis of the Left beat. Before beginning the next contact phase, the weight of the body is transferred onto the leading foot and the rear foot is thrust forward at the commencement of the right beat to the Foot Front static position. The knee of the traveling leg may relax if it is necessary to do so for the foot to just clear the ground. The length of the Special Slow March pace will be 67.5cm.

The squad will step straight into Movement 7.

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MOVEMENT 7: 180 RIGHT FIXED PIVOT WHEEL

Note:

No. 3: Nos. 6 / 9::

Nos. 1 / 2:

Nos. 4 / 5 / 7 / 8:

Head/eyes will turn to the Right (No.3 to the Left) on the Pause (R) prior to the first shortened pace of the wheel and will turn to the front on the Pause (R) prior to the step out at the completion of the wheel. Pause two beats, Pivot Mark Time nineteen beats turning evenly 180 to the Right, Pause three beats and continue as detailed. Pause two beats, March nineteen shortened paces (arms at sides) to wheel 180 to the Right, maintaining the same distance from the pivot (No.3) Action Halt, Pause two beats and continue as detailed. Pivot Turn Left, Pause one beat, March nineteen shortened paces (arms at sides) to wheel 180 to the Right maintaining the same distance from the pivot (No.3), Action Halt, Pivot Turn Right, Pause one beat and continue as detailed. Pivot Turn Left of sufficient angle to align the body to the pivot (No.3), Pause one beat, March nineteen shortened paces (arms at sides) to wheel 180 to the Right maintaining the same distance from the pivot (No.3), Action Halt, Pivot Turn Right of sufficient angle to align to the new front, Pause one beat and continue as detailed.

7
Formation Completion 3 6 9 2 5 8 1 4 7

9
Formation at Start

7 4

8 5 2

9 6 3

The length of the shortened pace for Nos. 2 & 6 will be 24.8cm approximately. The length of the shortened pace for No.5 will be 37.2cm approximately. The length of the shortened pace for Nos. 1 & 9 will be 49.6cm approximately. The length of the shortened pace for Nos. 4 & 8 will be 55.8cm approximately. The length of the shortened pace for No. 7 will be 74.0cm approximately.

Including the step out pace with the LEFT foot, SEVEN paces will be taken by the squad to Movement 8.

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MOVEMENT 8: DIAGONAL MARCH / SLOW SHORTENED PACES

All Members:

Action Halt, Pivot Turn Right 45, Pause one beat, March three Reduced paces, Action Halt, March six Slow Shortened Paces, March three Reduced paces, Action Halt, Pivot Turn Left 45, Pause one beat, March two paces, Special About Turn and continue as detailed.

SLOW SHORTENED PACE: BEAT 1: The left foot will be brought forward one half pace as in the swing phase Left Beat (arm and leg), without dropping the heel, of the Shortened Pace. BEAT 2: Right Beat Note:

Hesitate half a beat, lower the heel in half a beat. Arms remain extended. Continue BEAT 1 and BEAT 2 for the specified number of paces. The height of the armswing will be relative to the length of pace. The length of pace shall be one half pace 37.5cm.

SPECIAL ABOUT TURN: Left Beat: The Left foot will be brought forward as in a normal marching pace but

Foot Front No.4 Position

Right/Left/ Right Beats:

quicker to the Foot Front No.4 Position, with the ball of foot on ground, heel raised. There will be a hesitation to complete the beat. The Left foot, pointing to the front, will be about 30cm ahead and sufficiently to the Right of the Right foot, to be in correct line of march when turned 180. The distance will be measured from toe to toe. The body weight will be balanced over the front of the Right foot. Both heels will be progressively raised to rotate the body 180 to the Right by pivoting on the balls of both feet. The height of the heels will be equal at about the halfway mark, from which point the angle of the Right foot will progressively decrease whilst the angle of the Left foot will continue to develop. The body weight will be balanced over the Right foot at the completion of the turn about, Left heel will be raised. Both feet will be in their own line of march, legs will be stretched. The Left foot will be brought forward to the Stationary Position and the Right foot will be raised to the Mark Time position. There will be a slight hesitation in the raised position prior to smartly lowering the Right foot to the Stationary Position.

Left Beat: Right Beat:

3 6 9

2 5 8

1 4 7 3 6 9 2 5 8 1 4 7 Diagonal March

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MOVEMENT 9:
Nos. 1 / 2 / 3: Nos. 4 / 5 / 6: Nos. 7 / 8 / 9:

FORM LINE / 45 WHEELS IN LINE & SECTIONS March two sidepaces to the Left, March fourteen paces, Special Right Turn and continue as detailed. March two sidepaces to the Left, Pause two beats, March two sidepaces to the Left, March eight paces, Special Right Turn and continue as detailed. March two sidepaces to the Left, Pause two beats, March two sidepaces to the Left, Pause two beats, March two sidepaces to the Left, March two paces, Special Right Turn and continue as detailed. The Left foot will carried forward to the Foot Front No.2 Position. The Left foot, pointing to the front, ball to ground, heel raised will be about 30cm ahead of the Right foot in own Line of March. Raise the Left Foot to the Mark Time position and hesitate. Lower the Left foot to the Stationary position at the same time pivoting 45 to the Right. Raise the Right foot to the Mark Time position and hesitate. Lower the Right foot to the Stationary position at the same time pivoting 45 to the Right. Pause one beat.

SPECIAL RIGHT TURN:

Left Beat:

Foot Front No.2 Position

Right Beat: Left Beat: Right Beat: Left Beat: Right Beat:

Wheel in Line: - Amended 15/08/12

No.1:

Pivot Mark Time fifteen beats turning evenly 45 to the Left, Pause one beat and continue as detailed. All Other March fifteen shortened paces (arms at sides) to wheel 45 to the Left, Action Members: Halt and continue as detailed. Note Head/eyes will turn to the Left (No.1 to the Right) on the first Shortened Pace/Pivot Mark Time of the wheel and will turn to the front on the fifteenth Shortened Pace/Pivot Mark Time. Nos. 1 / 2 / 3: March one sidepace to the Right with the Right foot (25cm) (L), Carry the Left foot to the Stationary position smoothly in less than one beat, hesitate to complete the beat (R) and continue as detailed. Nos. 4 / 5 / 6: Pause two beats and continue as detailed. Nos. 7 / 8 / 9: March one sidepace to the Left with the Left foot (25cm) (L), Carry the Right foot to the Stationary position smoothly in less than one beat, hesitate to complete the beat (R) and continue as detailed.
Sections Wheel:
Nos. 3 / 6 / 9: Nos. 2 / 5 / 8:

Nos. 1 / 4 / 7:

Mark Time five beats turning evenly 45 to the Right, Special Mark Time and continue as detailed. March Five Regulated Steps (arms at sides) to wheel 45 to the Right (radius two paces), Special Mark Time and continue as detailed. Length of the Regulated Step will be approximately 23.57cm. March five Regulated Steps (arms at sides) to wheel 45 to the Right (radius four paces), Special Mark Time. Length of the Regulated Step will be approximately 47.14cm.

REGULATED STEPS QUICK TIME: Action: The foot will travel straight to the Mark Time position, before being

lowered to the ground, toe or ball first, for the length of pace required. As the heel contacts the ground the knee will straighten. Each pace will be of equal length, completed in a smooth action, and follow an arc to maintain constant distance from the imaginary Pivot.

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Each pace will be of equal length, completed in a smooth action, and follow an arc to maintain constant distance from the imaginary Pivot. As the foot is carried to the Mark Time position the angle of the foot will be adjusted so that when the maximum lift height is reached, the foot will be pointing straight ahead, tip of toe under the tip of the knee and at an angle to the ground. The foot height and foot angle to ground shall be uniform within the team. Each pace will be completed in one beat. The speed of the traveling foot will be regulated to allow the toe/ball to contact the ground first before the heel on the emphasis of the beat The timing of the toe/ball/heel contact will be uniform within the team.

Timing:

Form Line Sidepaces 9 3 6 9 2 5 8 8 1 4 7 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 2 3 4 5 6 Wheel Left 45 8 9 The length of the shortened pace for No. 2 will be 7.85cm approximately. The length of the shortened pace for No. 3 will be 15.7cm approximately. The length of the shortened pace for No. 4 will be 23.7cm approximately. The length of the shortened pace for No. 5 will be 31.4cm approximately. The length of the shortened pace for No. 6 will be 39.3cm approximately. The length of the shortened pace for No. 7 will be 47.1cm approximately. The length of the shortened pace for No. 8 will be 55.0cm approximately. The length of the shortened pace for No. 9 will be 62.8cm approximately. Sections Wheel 45 Right 1 The length of the shortened pace for 2 pace radius will be 23.57cm approx., and 4 pace radius will be 47.14 approx. 4 5 6 7 8 9 8 7 Note: At the completion of the Sections Wheel, No7 will be directly in front of No.6 and No.4 will be directly in front of No.3 5 4 2 3 2 1 7 1 Pivot 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

The team will step straight into Movement 10.

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MOVEMENT 10: FORM ECHELON / SLOW MARCH & COMPLIMENTS TO FINISH

Nos. 1 / 2 / 3:

Nos. 4 / 5 / 6:

Nos. 7 / 8 / 9:

March six paces, Action Halt Right Turn, March five paces (arms at sides), Action Halt Right Turn, March two paces, Action Halt and continue as detailed. March four paces, Action Halt Right Turn, March three paces (arms at sides), Action Halt Right Turn, March six paces, Action Halt and continue as detailed. March two paces, Action Halt Right Turn, March one pace (arms at sides), Action Halt Right Turn, March ten paces, Action Halt and continue as detailed. Pause four beats, Turn About (L/R), Left to Stationary Position, Special Mark Time and continue as detailed. Pause two beats, Turn About (L/R), Pause two beats, Left to Stationary Position, Special Mark Time and continue as detailed. Turn About (L/R), Pause four beats, Left to Stationary Position, Special Mark Time and continue as detailed. Will be as for the first two beats of the Foot Front About Turn.

Nos. 1 / 2 / 3: Nos. 4 / 5 / 6: Nos. 7 / 8 / 9:

TURN ABOUT:

7
Formation at completion

8 6

7 5 3 4 2 1

All Members:

March three paces and commencing with the Right foot, Slow March six paces, Action Halt, Pause two beats, Compliments to the Front to Finish.

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SLOW MARCH: Action:

Beat 1: (L) Foot Front #2 Position

The legs will swing naturally from the hip joint in a smooth even speed, each leg as it leaves the ground being bent sufficiently at the knee to enable the toe to just clear the ground. The foot will be carried to the front and directed to the line of march, The foot will be carried to the front and directed to the line of march, and will be at an angle to the ground (angle taken along the sole of the footwear, excluding the heel). The leg commences to progressively straighten as the traveling foot reaches any alignment of the stationary foot and will be naturally straight at about one half a slow march pace in advance of the stationary foot. Without hesitation and in one continuous movement the pace, will be completed by gliding the leading foot forward. The toe/ball will make contact with the ground at the extreme end of the pace and will be placed on the ground with the heel just clear of it. The heel will be lowered smoothly without over-accentuated action to take the weight of the body coming forward in the next pace. The body weight will transfer smoothly and evenly from foot to foot and at the extended position the shoulders will appear to be centred. 4WS will be maintained throughout the Slow March. The length of pace will be 67.5cm.

COMPLIMENTS TO THE FRONT:

Beat 2: (R) Beat 3: (L) Beat 4: (R) Beat 5: (L) Beat 6: (R) Beat 7: (L) Beat 8: (R)

Left foot to Foot Front No.2 position. Both feet will be in own Line of March. Left heel raised, weight over the Right foot. The distance from toe to toe shall be about 30cm and uniform throughout the team. Pause one beat. Raise Right hand/arm to Salute At Position. Pause one beat. Raise Left foot to the Mark Time Position. Pause one beat. Lower Right hand to Attention Position and Left foot to Stationary Position. Pause one beat.

AT FINISH:
All Members:

MARCH OFF Pause four beats (LRLR), Left/Right Turn in any drill manner and march directly off the area over the designated side boundary without stopping. After crossing the side boundary, the team will move off the area in an orderly manner.

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