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Basket Whip

intermediate

also known as: Basket

A whip variation danced with two hands in which the follower is turned at the post into a wrapped ("basket") position facing away from the leader, then unwound home.

The wrap happens around counts 3&4–5 with both hands held low; the exit typically unwinds the follower on 5–6 before the anchor. A friendly first "shape" whip: the geometry is showy but the timing stays plain whip timing. Watch for cranked shoulders — the wrap should sit at the follower's waist, led from body rotation.