WHat are some baton terms i should know?

[elananme]

Any will be helpful my daughte is in baton and loves it and i want to help her get the most out of it.  anything you know or remember will be helpful thanks

[aks1382]

How old is your daughter?  Is she just starting out?? How much experience does she have & is she taking classes?  There are different levels & her age/experience will help me explain what she will need to know. As you get older/more experienced, the tricks, etc. increase. Some beginning basics are:

Forward & Reverse Figure 8's Left & Right Hand

Horizontals Left & Right Hand

Time Tosses

Back-Catch (Stick)

Turn Around (Stick)

Elbow Roll (with right hand (for a beginner) slid the baton to the tip, place the left hand on the right shoulder (make it flat that you could put a pizza on it) roll the baton under then over the elbow (turn competely loose) & then catch again with the right hand

ALWAYS keep baton tumb to ball (big end) (unless a trick calls for otherwise)

Majorette Hand is fingers straight out& together, thumb pointing down

Jazz hand is all fingers spread out

Majorette Feet (or in pageant world, pretty feet) the feet make a "T" or a "Y", the heel of one goes into the arch of the other.

Kicks (there are several different ones) Work on her stretching so that it will help make her kicks higher

 

This is what I am currently teaching my 10 year old who has FINALLY shown an interest in learning. There are more "Fundamentals" that are required for a student trying out for her High School line than there are for my 10 yr. old for example.  I will be 27 in Jan. & have been twirling since I was 6.  I am also fixing to take on 2 other students, and am considering starting teaching, as my teacher is retired so to speak.  I just found this link the other night, check it out!

 www.voy.com/49958/

I hope this helps some & feel free to pm me with any questions! =)

[elananme]

Shes nine and this is her first year twirling shes taking classes at the rec but she wants to keep learning in between rec classes so she can do majorettes in school. (shes in the third grade and she seems to be picking it up pretty easy)

Quoting aks1382:

How old is your daughter?  Is she just starting out?? How much experience does she have & is she taking classes?  There are different levels & her age/experience will help me explain what she will need to know. As you get older/more experienced, the tricks, etc. increase. Some beginning basics are:

Forward & Reverse Figure 8's Left & Right Hand

Horizontals Left & Right Hand

Time Tosses

Back-Catch (Stick)

Turn Around (Stick)

Elbow Roll (with right hand (for a beginner) slid the baton to the tip, place the left hand on the right shoulder (make it flat that you could put a pizza on it) roll the baton under then over the elbow (turn competely loose) & then catch again with the right hand

ALWAYS keep baton tumb to ball (big end) (unless a trick calls for otherwise)

Majorette Hand is fingers straight out& together, thumb pointing down

Jazz hand is all fingers spread out

Majorette Feet (or in pageant world, pretty feet) the feet make a "T" or a "Y", the heel of one goes into the arch of the other.

Kicks (there are several different ones) Work on her stretching so that it will help make her kicks higher

 

This is what I am currently teaching my 10 year old who has FINALLY shown an interest in learning. There are more "Fundamentals" that are required for a student trying out for her High School line than there are for my 10 yr. old for example.  will be 27 in Jan. & have been twirling since I was 6.  I am also fixing to take on 2 other students, and am considering starting teaching, as my teacher is retired so to speak.  I just found this link the other night, check it out!

 www.voy.com/49958/

I hope this helps some & feel free to pm me with any questions! =)

[aks1382]

Okay...so she's younger than Autumn (my dd), but a little ahead of her in lessons/experience. Autumn has (now) 4 weeks to learn fundamentals AND a routine for a pageant (she wants to do talent & softball won't cut it, lol). She's been going at it everyday for about two weeks now & seems to be doing okay.  Lucky/Unlucky for her, lol, her "teacher" lives in the same house.  It may sound like alot to ask...but have her practice every day. The preferable (per my teacher) was at least 30 minutes, but even 15 will work. She can do her fig. 8's & horizontals inside (although very carefully).  Learning wise...she & Autumn are about on the same page & can kind-of "learn" together. lol! =)

Quoting elananme:

Shes nine and this is her first year twirling shes taking classes at the rec but she wants to keep learning in between rec classes so she can do majorettes in school. (shes in the third grade and she seems to be picking it up pretty easy)

Quoting aks1382:

How old is your daughter?  Is she just starting out?? How much experience does she have & is she taking classes?  There are different levels & her age/experience will help me explain what she will need to know. As you get older/more experienced, the tricks, etc. increase. Some beginning basics are:

Forward & Reverse Figure 8's Left & Right Hand

Horizontals Left & Right Hand

Time Tosses

Back-Catch (Stick) TO START...goes to a vertical toss later

Turn Around (Stick) TO START....goes to a Vertical toss later

Elbow Roll (with right hand (for a beginner) slid the baton to the tip, place the left hand on the right shoulder (make it flat that you could put a pizza on it) roll the baton under then over the elbow (turn competely loose) & then catch again with the right hand

ALWAYS keep baton tumb to ball (big end) (unless a trick calls for otherwise)

Majorette Hand is fingers straight out& together, thumb pointing down

Jazz hand is all fingers spread out palm (usually) facing the audience

Majorette Feet (or in pageant world, pretty feet) the feet make a "T" or a "Y", the heel of one goes into the arch of the other.

Kicks (there are several different ones) Work on her stretching so that it will help make her kicks higher. Start with ankle, knee, then waist high. Kick straight out in front & point toes. Keep opposite foot flat on the ground & do not bend knees.

 

This is what I am currently teaching my 10 year old who has FINALLY shown an interest in learning. There are more "Fundamentals" that are required for a student trying out for her High School line than there are for my 10 yr. old for example.  will be 27 in Jan. & have been twirling since I was 6.  I am also fixing to take on 2 other students, and am considering starting teaching, as my teacher is retired so to speak.  I just found this link the other night, check it out!

 www.voy.com/49958/

I hope this helps some & feel free to pm me with any questions! =)

 

[elananme]

WOw pageant too, my daughter hasnt shown an interest in it so i guess im gladd for that cause i dont think i could afford that.  WE are starting her in the next set of classes at the rec that start again in january  the teacher begged me to have her back but i had totell my daughter that the cost of it would be parto fher christmas presents cause we dont really have the money for either one.  but she marched in the parade yesterday and se did fantastic she remember all her steps and didnt drop her baton once.!! I was so proud and the high school coach said that she has the makings to go all the way through hgih aschool and college doing it.  I just know so very little about it since i never did anything like this in school.

Quoting aks1382:

Okay...so she's younger than Autumn (my dd), but a little ahead of her in lessons/experience. Autumn has (now) 4 weeks to learn fundamentals AND a routine for a pageant (she wants to do talent & softball won't cut it, lol). She's been going at it everyday for about two weeks now & seems to be doing okay.  Lucky/Unlucky for her, lol, her "teacher" lives in the same house.  It may sound like alot to ask...but have her practice every day. The preferable (per my teacher) was at least 30 minutes, but even 15 will work. She can do her fig. 8's & horizontals inside (although very carefully).  Learning wise...she & Autumn are about on the same page & can kind-of "learn" together. lol! =)

Quoting elananme:

Shes nine and this is her first year twirling shes taking classes at the rec but she wants to keep learning in between rec classes so she can do majorettes in school. (shes in the third grade and she seems to be picking it up pretty easy)

Quoting aks1382:

How old is your daughter?  Is she just starting out?? How much experience does she have & is she taking classes?  There are different levels & her age/experience will help me explain what she will need to know. As you get older/more experienced, the tricks, etc. increase. Some beginning basics are:

Forward & Reverse Figure 8's Left & Right Hand

Horizontals Left & Right Hand

Time Tosses

Back-Catch (Stick) TO START...goes to a vertical toss later

Turn Around (Stick) TO START....goes to a Vertical toss later

Elbow Roll (with right hand (for a beginner) slid the baton to the tip, place the left hand on the right shoulder (make it flat that you could put a pizza on it) roll the baton under then over the elbow (turn competely loose) & then catch again with the right hand

ALWAYS keep baton tumb to ball (big end) (unless a trick calls for otherwise)

Majorette Hand is fingers straight out& together, thumb pointing down

Jazz hand is all fingers spread out palm (usually) facing the audience

Majorette Feet (or in pageant world, pretty feet) the feet make a "T" or a "Y", the heel of one goes into the arch of the other.

Kicks (there are several different ones) Work on her stretching so that it will help make her kicks higher. Start with ankle, knee, then waist high. Kick straight out in front & point toes. Keep opposite foot flat on the ground & do not bend knees.

 

This is what I am currently teaching my 10 year old who has FINALLY shown an interest in learning. There are more "Fundamentals" that are required for a student trying out for her High School line than there are for my 10 yr. old for example.  will be 27 in Jan. & have been twirling since I was 6.  I am also fixing to take on 2 other students, and am considering starting teaching, as my teacher is retired so to speak.  I just found this link the other night, check it out!

 www.voy.com/49958/

I hope this helps some & feel free to pm me with any questions! =)

 

 

[aks1382]

  Autumn has competed since she was 7 months old, but we have always left it up to her. Sponors are a HUGE help, but this time, she is paying for it herself. We just can't afford to right now.  I'm so glad that she had fun at the parade & did so well. Our parade is this weekend & Autumn is riding to represent her pageant titles. If I end up teaching...eventually I'll have girls marching. Boy do I remember doing that! lol! =)

Quoting elananme:

WOw pageant too, my daughter hasnt shown an interest in it so i guess im gladd for that cause i dont think i could afford that.  WE are starting her in the next set of classes at the rec that start again in january  the teacher begged me to have her back but i had totell my daughter that the cost of it would be parto fher christmas presents cause we dont really have the money for either one.  but she marched in the parade yesterday and se did fantastic she remember all her steps and didnt drop her baton once.!! I was so proud and the high school coach said that she has the makings to go all the way through hgih aschool and college doing it.  I just know so very little about it since i never did anything like this in school.

Quoting aks1382:

Okay...so she's younger than Autumn (my dd), but a little ahead of her in lessons/experience. Autumn has (now) 4 weeks to learn fundamentals AND a routine for a pageant (she wants to do talent & softball won't cut it, lol). She's been going at it everyday for about two weeks now & seems to be doing okay.  Lucky/Unlucky for her, lol, her "teacher" lives in the same house.  It may sound like alot to ask...but have her practice every day. The preferable (per my teacher) was at least 30 minutes, but even 15 will work. She can do her fig. 8's & horizontals inside (although very carefully).  Learning wise...she & Autumn are about on the same page & can kind-of "learn" together. lol! =)

 

[elananme]

Yeah she had a blast and when she went to her girl scout parade tonight they were all jealous that she got to be in two parades and some even wanted to know how they could get into baton (my daughter is a little recruiter she has even gotten awards for recruiting girls to her girl scout troop)  im just glad we finally found and activity that she enjoys and is pretty good at something to entertain her and give her some much needed self esteem

Quoting aks1382:

  Autumn has competed since she was 7 months old, but we have always left it up to her. Sponors are a HUGE help, but this time, she is paying for it herself. We just can't afford to right now.  I'm so glad that she had fun at the parade & did so well. Our parade is this weekend & Autumn is riding to represent her pageant titles. If I end up teaching...eventually I'll have girls marching. Boy do I remember doing that! lol! =)

Quoting elananme:

WOw pageant too, my daughter hasnt shown an interest in it so i guess im gladd for that cause i dont think i could afford that.  WE are starting her in the next set of classes at the rec that start again in january  the teacher begged me to have her back but i had totell my daughter that the cost of it would be parto fher christmas presents cause we dont really have the money for either one.  but she marched in the parade yesterday and se did fantastic she remember all her steps and didnt drop her baton once.!! I was so proud and the high school coach said that she has the makings to go all the way through hgih aschool and college doing it.  I just know so very little about it since i never did anything like this in school.

Quoting aks1382:

Okay...so she's younger than Autumn (my dd), but a little ahead of her in lessons/experience. Autumn has (now) 4 weeks to learn fundamentals AND a routine for a pageant (she wants to do talent & softball won't cut it, lol). She's been going at it everyday for about two weeks now & seems to be doing okay.  Lucky/Unlucky for her, lol, her "teacher" lives in the same house.  It may sound like alot to ask...but have her practice every day. The preferable (per my teacher) was at least 30 minutes, but even 15 will work. She can do her fig. 8's & horizontals inside (although very carefully).  Learning wise...she & Autumn are about on the same page & can kind-of "learn" together. lol! =)

 

 

[aks1382]

How funny! lol! Congrats on her GS Recruitment Award.  We do Girl Scouts too!  Autumn LOVES going to camp & meeting new friends.

Quoting elananme:

Yeah she had a blast and when she went to her girl scout parade tonight they were all jealous that she got to be in two parades and some even wanted to know how they could get into baton (my daughter is a little recruiter she has even gotten awards for recruiting girls to her girl scout troop)  im just glad we finally found and activity that she enjoys and is pretty good at something to entertain her and give her some much needed self esteem

[batonmom114]

Actually alot of the terms depends on what her teacher calls them.  My daughters first instructor called a particular trick a single, double, etc.  which is basically a thumb toss with you spin around before catching it.  Her current instructor calls them a toss turn around. it is the same thing only different name. and we actually use dancer's terminology when speaking about the position of the legs, feet.  such as first position etc. I cant spell them but i know them lol. but the basics are all the same, thumb toss, horizontal, finger twirls, elbow roll, double elbow rolls, figure 8's.  since she is a beginner that should be a good start.

tricia has her wraps down pretty good as well as double elbows, singles, blind man's catch and different novelty catches. she still has a good ways to go to catch up to the other girls on her team. they make it look so easy where she has to work a bit more. she is deffinatley not into pagents at all  lol. I think she would be great at them tho lol.

[elananme]

What are wraps, elbows, double elbows, and blind mans catch?

Quoting batonmom114:

Actually alot of the terms depends on what her teacher calls them.  My daughters first instructor called a particular trick a single, double, etc.  which is basically a thumb toss with you spin around before catching it.  Her current instructor calls them a toss turn around. it is the same thing only different name. and we actually use dancer's terminology when speaking about the position of the legs, feet.  such as first position etc. I cant spell them but i know them lol. but the basics are all the same, thumb toss, horizontal, finger twirls, elbow roll, double elbow rolls, figure 8's.  since she is a beginner that should be a good start.

tricia has her wraps down pretty good as well as double elbows, singles, blind man's catch and different novelty catches. she still has a good ways to go to catch up to the other girls on her team. they make it look so easy where she has to work a bit more. she is deffinatley not into pagents at all  lol. I think she would be great at them tho lol.

[batonmom114]

wraps are just basically passes where you wrap around a part of the body.  such as a neck wrap:  say baton is in right hand take baton to left side of neck, placing baton behind neck, take left hand and grab baton on right side of neck.   you can also with baton in right hand, take baton to your left side and kind of toss baton around your back and catch on your right side. you can also do similar things around your legs and such.  elbow rolls are a little hard to describe: raise your left hand and bend elbow and place your hand along collar bone kinda under chin and kinda roll your baton over the bent elbow with practice she will be able to "roll" the baton over both elbows wth the baton flowing between them. it looks pretty neat. blind mans catch is alot harder. its where you cach the baton behind your head without being able to see it. its just a thumb toss where you catch it behind you.  that takes alot of practice. 

hopefully i will be able to figure out how to upload video to show everyone lol   it just doesnt seem to work for me.