marching technique
Which foot do we always start with?
Left
What do you use to stay aligned in the block?
Peripheral vision
When at attention what do you stand on?
Your platforms
What is the correct amount of space between feet in parade rest?
Slightly bigger than shoulder width
What attitude should you not bring?
Disrespectful, tired, bad, etc.
What is the name of the drill of going forward, holding, then going forward again?
8’s and 8’s
When taking a turn who takes the largest steps?
The outside line
When at attention what should your back not do?
Make a C
True or False: when moving from attention to parade rest you are to back off of your platforms and onto your heels
False
What should you do the night before a marching event to succeed?
Get a good amount of sleep
When closing what do you do on the count before?
Point
When we stop moving while continuing to “march” what are we doing?
Marking time
What would you do with your hands instead of broken wrists while at attention?
You should align your hands with your arms
When entering and exiting parade rest which foot moves?
Left
Before leaving for a band event what should you do?
Double check you have everything
In habit what is the second step?
Arch
When is it acceptable to bend your knees while marching?
When marking time, or when instructed to do so during choreography
When moving to attention your response to the call “band ten hut” is?
“And hut”
Which hand is on top when at parade rest?
Left hand
When given an assignment should you do it in a timely manner or should you do it last minute?
Do it in a timely manner
How is the upper body kept while marching?
strong
What while in a block is the most important thing?
Moving and acting as one
If you are not a percussionist or color guard, and you are at attention without an instrument how should your arms be?
The power triangle
If your heels were together instead what angle are they supposed to be at from parade rest?
90 degrees
alert and ready to learn/work