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1
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Complete cutoff

A

Two separate gestures: first is cutoff, second is prep with pause in between

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2
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Semi pause

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Cutoff is the prep

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3
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Continuous hold

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No break in between notes, just a hold

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4
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Size between sidelines

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53 1/3 yards, 160 ft

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5
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Size from goal line to goal line

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100 yds

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6
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Endzone to endzone size

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120 yds

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7
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Between yard lines size?

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5 yds

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8
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Between high school hash marks size?

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53 1/3 ft, 640 inches

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9
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College hash marks?

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60 ft from sidelines, 40 in between each other

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10
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8-5 step

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22.5”

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11
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Oblique step

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31.8”

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11
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6-5 step

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30”

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12
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Margin of error

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30”

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13
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Shift/unison movement

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The shifting of an element or a complete set to a different position on the field without changing the shape or spacing

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14
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Morph

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Each performer moves in a straight line to new position in new shape

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15
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Expand/contract

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Alters the size and field coverage of existing forms or elements without changing basic shape

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16
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Rotation

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Shape and spacing of element or form remains, but position changes

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17
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Follow the leader

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Slightly alter or completely change the shape of a form by following a leader

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18
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Curved paths

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Take a curved path to next position

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19
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Sequential movement

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Same movement, starts on different counts

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20
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Random movement

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Random.

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21
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Combinations

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Combine multiple for visual appeal

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22
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Choreography

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Movement other than marching

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23
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Adjacent forms

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Groups combined in horizontal planes

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Axis
The point from which a form rotates
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Choreography
Any movement or visual effect other than drill
26
Closed spacing
Individuals or forms spaced 22.5” apart
27
Control
Maintaining good tone quality at all dynamic levels
28
Conversion
An organized drill connecting two predetermined forms
29
Cover
Command used to check vertical alignment
30
Diagonal
Two or more individuals placed in an angle
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Diagonal space
Space between individuals or forms in an angle
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Distance
Space between individuals or forms placed one behind another
33
Dress/guide
Command used to check horizontal alignment
34
Drifting
Gradually shifting left or right from the intended direction during movement
35
Even positions
Individuals or forms placed on the grids (zero points)
36
Fanning
The opening up of intervals during movement
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File
Two or more individuals placed one behind another
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Front
Two or more individuals placed beside each other
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Freeze
Don’t move at the end of drill
40
Grid system
Subdivision of measurements on paper
41
Horizontal form
Forms appearing mostly horizontal on paper or to the audience
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Intermeshed
Two different forms passing through or placed in between each other
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Interval
Space between people beside each other
44
Leaning
Hips not in line and square with shoulders
45
Odd positions
Not on zero points (between the grids)
46
Offset positions
Not on zero points
47
Open spacing
90” apart
48
Phasing
One part of the band falls behind
49
Pivot
Person nearest the axis
50
Precision
Uniformity of movement and sound
51
Rank
Grouping of two+ people into a unit usually in a block
52
Regular spacing
45” apart
53
Sagging
Closing of intervals during movement
54
Sequence
Same movement, differing times
55
Smooth
Movement in ratio to the tempo
56
Snap
Movement not caring about tempo, just be fast
57
Stacked forms
Grouping of forms combined in vertical planes
58
Stage
The total visual picture of a static form
59
Style
Overall characteristic look and/or sound of an ensemble
60
Timing
Movement between starting and ending positions
61
Vertical form
Forms appearing mostly vertical on paper, or to the audience
62
Zero points
Reference marks on the field creating a 180” visual grid system

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