Same-direction same-time turns: poi up behind the hips

This lesson drills a same-direction, same-time turn that passes both poi up behind the hips. You’ll build the pathway first without props, timing the turn at the top of the behind-the-body circle, then relaxing into the change so the hands drop and the pattern continues cleanly.

Nick Woolsey emphasises the exact order of actions: forward circle, hands travel behind, turn, then allow the hands to fall into the backward phase. You’ll troubleshoot common faults like turning too early, keeping the hands moving forward, lifting the elbows, or losing wrist orientation, and use repetition to lock in reliable muscle memory before adding poi.