Grade 6 tap theory

Question 1

Describe a backwards slap

Answer 1

A backward hit and a step, counted ( and 1)

Question 2

What is a hop

Answer 2

stand on one foot, spring and alight onto the ball of the samefoot

Question 3

What is a spring

Answer 3

stand on one foot, spring and alight onto the ball of the other foot

Question 4

Describe the changes steps

Answer 4

1. Ball change- a change of weight from the ball of on foot to the balll of the other. ( can be done with 2 steps or 2 ball drops)
2. Heel change - a change of weight from the heel of one foot to the heel of the other. ( can be done with 2 heel drops or 2 heel digs)
3. Ball to flat- a change of weight from the ball of one foot to the flat of the other. ( a step and a stamp must change weight)

Question 5

Describe the digs

Answer 5

dig sharply into the floor with either the heel or the ball of the foot

Question 6

What is a drop spring

Answer 6

stand on one foot, spring and drop heavily onto the ball of the other foot. Can also stay on the same foot which is called a drop hop

Question 7

What is a brush

Answer 7

A brushing movement of the foot in any direction using the hip, knee and ankle joint.

Question 8

Describe a jump

Answer 8

A jumping movement in any direction, can be commenced from one or two feet

Question 9

What is a flap

Answer 9

A forward hit and a stamp finshed with a relaxed knee. Can be finished with weight on either foot . other foot may be lifted or remain in the floor .