Checklist

• Wall: Extend! before weight
• From side step, solve exit
• Vs Forward Ochos

More Detail

Variations

• “Which Ocho?” Game: Side step, then have FOLLOWER choose
• “Which Ocho?” Game: Side step, then have LEADER invite

Steps

1. Demonstrate the Backward Ocho at the wall
2. Have them copy you
3. Review the parts of the ocho: Extend, Step, Pivot, Extend
4. Repeat Backward Ochos in practice hold
5. Learn exiting Backward Ochos

Tips

• Have them stay super close to wall so they’re not falling
• Make sure they extend backwards FULLY, before stepping
• Reinforce leader’s invitation
• Remind leader to focus on the follower’s body through whole pivot
• Highlight: The follower’s part takes longer than the leader’s part
• Highlight: The near side of the follower becomes the far side