Swipe (breakdancing move)

Variants

Normal swipes begin from the crab position, or they may be Air Swipes in which the b-boy jumps back directly from a standing position into a swipe, sometimes ending up in standing position once again. (The Air Swipe is described in the opening sentence and the step-by-step section). Regardless of the beginning, there are several swipe variations that basically differ in terms of which parts of the arms hit the ground.

• X – swipes – Swipes with legs crossed
• Baby Swipe – Essentially a footwork move, often launched from the 6-step, that employs a twist of the hips similar to the swipe.
• Elbow Swipe – Elbows replace the hands.
• Forearm Swipe – Forearms replace the hands.
• Head Swipe – Head replaces the hands.
• Master Swipe – Both hands leave the ground at the same time, and both legs lift simultaneously as well.
• Superman Swipe – An exaggerated Swipe that is very open and more powerful-looking. The hands should be placed further apart.
• Flight Swipe – Only one hand, usually the hand on the outside of the rotation (i.e. if swiping to the left, use the right hand). B-Boy Morris is famous for using this move.
• One-Footed Swipe – One leg in the air, often pointed straight out, usually the leg on the inside of the rotation.
• DOHC (Dual Over-head Cam) Air Swipe – Similar to the baby swipe. It utilizes the momentum and the torque gain from the air flare. Both legs are held tightly together to increase rotational speed.

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