Remember, guards from around the country may call parts something different, and that is okay!
Just make sure you know what your coach calls it!
The tab and the top and bottom thirds are marked by electrical tape wrapped around the pole. Sometimes the "thirds" are called "cheats."
Sometimes the "bottom crutch tip" is called the "butt".
You guard instructor will likely tell you to set at certain positions. Here are some basic ones to familiarize yourself with.
Remember, each position has a specific place for your flag as well as your hands!
Left and Rights are referring to YOUR left hand and YOUR right hand.
Your hands will have a specific spot on the flag. The will also be grabbing the pole "over" or "under."
When you grab over, the palm of your hand is facing down as you place it on top of the pole.
When you grab under, the palm of your hand is facing up as you place it under the pole.