Reels ~ Hip Reel ~ One Hand at a Time

Drill hip-level reels with fans one hand at a time, using a thumb-leading figure eight around the hip line. Nikki Scarano has you start with a larger pathway to feel the pattern clearly, then tighten the arc by bringing the wrist closer to the hip for cleaner timing and control.

Practise both directions and notice how the reel changes when you switch to pinky-leading. Repeat on the other hand to balance coordination and orientation, building a consistent hip reel that will later translate into cleaner two-fan layering.