Instruction 4 (Figures 9-570 to 573) Turn the body to the left, shift the center of gravity to the left leg, while the left hand rotates outward and upward in an arc, and the right hand rotates inward and downward, simultaneously applying force to the left side, and the right foot rises and retracts to the ground with the force.

Note: This posture resembles holding a long rifle and moving, with both arms in harmony. The left hand rises upward like holding a rifle stock, while the right hand extends horizontally to the left, like holding a rifle barrel. The left leg is lifted, and the right side of the waist is tense while the left side is relaxed. This is a special movement that utilizes the waist to create a comfortable sensation.

Fig 9-570	Fig 9-571	Fig 9-572	Fig 9-573

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Instruction (Figures 9-574, 575, 576) First turn the body to the left, then to the right, while the left hand rotates inward and downward in an arc, and the right hand rotates outward and upward, simultaneously applying force to the right side.

Note: 1. The key to the backward step is to turn the right hand backward, which enhances the functionality of the right side of the waist, hence it is commonly called "forward and backward step," and can be combined into one punch. 2. The backward step uses small body methods to stimulate the waist. The focus is on fluidly switching left and right, creating a sense of roundness and liveliness.

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