How to Drop Spin a Flag

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Hold flag so that the silk (fabric) is up.

   Put right hand where the silk ends (typically halfway down the pole, on the tape) and hold it so that your thumb is pointing up and pressed against the pole.
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   Step 2: Turn right wrist counterclockwise allowing the top of the pole to drop down

   , The knuckles of your right hand should be pointing left, and the knuckles of your left hand should be pointing right.
   
   Both palms should be facing out. , It is very important that you do this correctly! Most people mess up here. , Grab with your right hand straight on, palm facing left. ,
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   Step 3: so the the silk side is now on the bottom and the bare side is on top.

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   Step 4: Grab the pole with your left hand

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   Step 5: directly underneath your right hand.

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   Step 6: Let go with your right hand.

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   Step 7: Turn your left wrist so that the top of the flag comes up and is now

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   Step 8: again where it was when you started.

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   Step 9: Repeat.

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