Reels ~ Shoulder Reel ~ Same Time Opp Dir

This lesson breaks down a shoulder reel variation for fans using same-time, opposite-direction timing. You’ll start from a regular grid with thumbs leading, then drop the fans back onto the thumbs to reinforce the thumb grip technique.

Focus on relaxed wrists while pushing the pattern out and in, maintaining a clean figure-eight pathway that stays accessible around the shoulders. The drill supports smoother reel mechanics, clearer timing control, and easier transitions into other shoulder reel variations.