Expert: Emily - 4/19/2001

Question
okay i was reading the glossary section and the description of buckets and candlesticks are switched, i am former nca instructor please tell me that buckets is with arms extended out and fist and thumbs facing down like you are holding a bucket, and candlesticks is when arms are extended out and fist are made with thumbs facing each other like you are holding a candlestick please email me right away, i am so confused and i have been teaching this wrong all my life.  

Answer
CHEERS, Regina!
   I'd like to apologize for the wait for this answer, but this is the second time I've tried to send it. I hope it works this time! Now, on to your question.
   As far as I know, you are correct in your knowledge of candlesticks and buckets. This is the same way I have learned and taught the motions, as well as any other cheerleader I've come across. This is also the obvious answer, seeing as both motions look like the action they describe (ie, candlesticks is like holding two candlesticks, and buckets is like carrying two buckets.) It would only make sense that this is the correct way to perform these motions. I believe you have been teaching these motions correctly. The glossary probably just has a typo error in it, and the two descriptions should be switched.
   I hope I have helped answer your question. If you have any further questions or comments, please don't hesitate to e-mail me again. Have a great day!
Remember,
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Emily
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