Learn How to Twirl Baton
Baton twirling is not only an eye-catching and impressive skill, but it's great exercise as well! From twirling figure eights to wrapping the baton around your neck, twirling two batons at once, and more, learn all about how to twirl a baton in this free educational video series.
Series Summary
Baton twirling has two origin stories: one says the Dutch introduced baton twirling to the Americas in 1681, whereas another version cites the origin with Major Millsaps and the founding of Millsaps college in Mississippi after the Civil War. The world may never know. Twirling is a competitive sport with various levels and forms, including two-baton, solo, strut, and other divisions. In competitive arenas, twirling can resemble other styles of rhythmic gymnastics, some using ribbons or other small rods or objects. Many schools have baton twirlers that work alongside cheerleaders or the marching band. In the case of marching band twirlers, the title of ‘majorette’ is a coveted position. When alongside cheerleading, twirlers can take on many purposes similar to those of a ‘color guard.’In this free instructional video series, expert Suzanne Von Schaack will show you all the basics and some advanced techniques of baton twirling. She covers figures eights, horizontal and reverse figure eights, throwing the baton in the air, passing hand to hand, cradling, and setting up your routine. Suzanne also offers tips on creating combinations and more advanced routines as well. She demonstrates two-baton twirling and tosses with the baton for more advanced twirlers. Check this out and you’ll know all you need to start up yourself or one of your kids in baton twirling.
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How to March with a Baton
If you want to twirl baton with your school's marching band, it's important to learn how to march with a baton and lead the band. Learn how in this free baton twirling video lesson.
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How to Hold & Twirl a Baton
An expert baton twirler shows how to hold a baton and how to twirl with the head of the baton leading and the toe following, in this free baton twirling video lesson.
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How to Cradle a Baton
Cradle a baton on your shoulder, then let it slide down and catch it before it hits the ground. Learn how to do this impressive baton twirling trick in this free instructional video.
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How to Choose the Right Baton for Twirling
If you want to twirl baton, it's very important to choose the right length baton. Learn how plus find out what the different parts of the baton are called, in this free baton twirling video lesson.
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How to Twirl a Baton Hand-To-Hand
The hand-to-hand is a baton twirling move that involves twirling the baton from the right hand to the left hand and vice versa. Learn how to twirl a baton hand-to-hand in this free educational video.
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Baton Twirling Tricks
Watch an expert demonstrate basic baton twirling skills, tricks and moves in this free online instructional video for beginning baton twirlers.
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How to Do a Side Twirl with a Baton
The side twirl is a baton twirling move that involves rotating the baton under your arm. Learn how to do a side twirl on baton in this free baton twirling video lesson.
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How to Twirl a Reverse Figure 8 on Baton
The reverse figure 8 is the opposite of the horizontal figure 8 baton twirling move. Learn to do a reverse figure 8 on baton in this free baton twirling video lesson.
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How to Twirl a Horizontal Figure 8 on Baton
The horizontal figure 8 is a baton twirling move that is similar to the basic figure 8 but with the baton held horizontal to the floor. Learn to do a horizontal figure 8 in this free baton twirling video lesson.
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Twirling a Baton Behind Your Neck & Back
Twirling the baton around your neck and then passing it behind your back creates a cool baton twirling combination move. Learn how to do it in this free baton twirling video lesson.
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How to Twirl a Baton Through Your Fingers
Twirling the baton between your fingers is a fun and impressive baton twirling move. An expert baton twirler shows how to do it in this free baton twirling video lesson.
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Baton Twirling Combination Moves
Create a baton twirling routine by combining tricks and moves. An expert shows how to twirl combination moves on the baton, such as the hand-to-hand followed by a behind the back or behind the knees hand-off, in this free baton twirling video lesson.
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Baton Twirling Triple Combination
Combine baton twirling moves such as the hand-to-hand, behind the back hand-off and more to create a cool baton twirling routine. Learn how in this free baton twirling video lesson.
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How to Throw a Baton into the Air
An expert baton twirler shows how to twirl a horizontal figure 8, then throw the baton into the air and catch it, in this free baton twirling video lesson.
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How to Twirl a Figure 8 with a Baton
The figure 8 is a basic baton twirling move. Learn how to twirl a Figure 8 with a baton in this free baton twirling video lesson, with expert tips and techniques.
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Advanced Baton Twirling Routine
An expert baton twirler demonstrates an advanced baton twirling routine and teaches how to do it in this free baton twirling video lesson.
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Becoming a Baton Twirler
Get started twirling baton today! Get tips on how to become a baton twirler for a marching band or just for fun, in this free instructional video.
