The technic of the baton

by Albert Stoessel

4. Without moving the upper arm, raise the forearm upwards until the back of the hand almost touches the shoulder.

Note.—The upper arm maintains this position throughout the exercises in Style C.

‘S,’ or South position of Style C

Without moving the upper arm, lower the forearm until the palm of the hand is about 3 or 4 inches from the thigh.

‘E,’ or East position of Style C

Without moving upper arm, turn the forearm to the right about 40 degrees.

‘W,’ or West position of Style C