Spinning Top

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also known as: Pencil spin

Ben Morris & Victoria Henk at Swingtzerland 2019 · 1:13 — 1:16

Follow's right hand is in a hammer hold behind their back. The leader, facing the follow, has a right-to-right connection. The lead steps to the left track and pulls the follow through a 2.5 turn, switching to the lead's left hand half way through.

Video examples (8)

Lottery — Latto

Chantelle Pianetta & Joel Torgeson | Easter Swing Champions Strictly 2023 | West Coast Swing

Arjay Centeno (leader) &Bryn Anderson (follower)

Liberty Swing 2024 Champions Strictly Swing Arjay Centeno & Bryn Anderson

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Created Jul 12, 2026 · last edited 2mo ago

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