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For all of you who don't know, a left/right facing movement is a movement that is used by the U.S. military to sharply turn a particular direction. This movement can be difficult.

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Steps

  1. Execute a Left or Right Facing Movement Step 1.jpg
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    Stand with your feet at a 45 degree angle (the space in between your feet should resemble a 45 degree angle.)
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  2. Execute a Left or Right Facing Movement Step 2.jpg
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    For a left face, slightly lift the tip of your left foot, putting the weight on the heel of the left foot, and slightly lift the heel of your right foot.
  3. Execute a Left or Right Facing Movement Step 3.jpg
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    Sharply turn to the left by pivoting on the heel of your left foot and the ball of your right foot.
  4. Execute a Left or Right Facing Movement Step 4.jpg
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    Once step 3 is completed, "drive" your right ankle against your left ankle.
  5. Execute a Left or Right Facing Movement Step 5.jpg
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    If executed properly, you should have turned 90 degrees to the left and your feet should be at the 45 degree angle you started out with.
  6. Execute a Left or Right Facing Movement Step 6.jpg
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    For a right face, instead of slightly lifting the tip of the left foot, lift the tip of the right foot and the heel of your right foot. Then repeat steps 3-5 but turn right instead.
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 This Video Shows How to do a Left Face

Tips

  • Keep practicing, this will help you get better.
  • Remember to only lift a little. Fully lifting or over-exaggerating the movement will result in a fall or injury.

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