Instruction 4 (Fig 8-79,80,81) The body first turns right then left, the center of gravity moving to the left leg. At the same time, the left hand arcs down to above the left knee, the right hand arcs from behind upward and is brought in beside the right ear. Eyes to the lower left.

Fig 8-79	Fig 8-80	Fig 8-81

Instruction 5 (Fig 8-82,83,84) The body continues turning left, the left hand crossing the left knee changes to a hook hand and is raised to the left side at shoulder height; the right palm passing in front of the chest and pulls open in an arc.

Instruction 6 (Fig 8-85) Relax the shoulders, sink the elbows. The qì sinks to the dān tián. Eyes to the front. (Facing East)

Fig 8-82	Fig 8-83	Fig 8-84	Fig 8-85

Note: When casting up and throwing down, the hands and feet must coordinate. In raising the leg to stomp the foot, it's alright to jump.

Posture 8 Huí Tóu Jīn Gāng Daǒ Duì

Instruction 1 (Fig 8-86,87) The body turns a little to the right, the center of gravity moves right. Simultaneously the left hand opens from hook to palm lifting a little and closing inward, the right palm closing inward to in front of the right chest.

Fig 8-86	Fig 8-87	Fig 8-88

Instruction 2 (Fig 8-88) The body turns left, the center of gravity moves left. Simultaneously the left palm péngs upward and closes inward, the right palm pushes out to in front of and below the left ribs.

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