Corps-Style Marching/Technique/Crab Step

Crab steps are a special technique used by the drumline for moving sideways. The hip-twist sliding technique used by the winds is not feasible here because of the way drums are carried, so crab stepping is specially designed to keep both the hips and upper body facing forward while moving sideways.

The First Step

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Subsequent Steps

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Stopping

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Bonus Challenges

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  • Moving left, stopping, moving left again, stopping
  • Moving right, moving left, stopping
  • Moving at a fast or a slow tempo
  • Moving diagonally

Common Mistakes

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