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Step Technique and Drills
Step Technique and Drills
We're on the move. Let's teach you how to move correctly.
NOTE: While traditional marching bands stand stationary with their feet at 45-degree angles (as demonstrated in the videos), the Marching Band of Chiefs stands stationary with both feet parallel, and together.
Starting Motion
Starting Motion
Video Project 2.mp4Forwards Marching
Forwards Marching
Recording 2026-03-22 141640.mp4Backwards Marching
Backwards Marching
Recording 2026-03-22 142641.mp4Slides
Slides
Recording 2026-03-22 143239.mp4A useful way to remember proper foot placement while marching:
"Heel, arch, ball, toe."
"Heel, arch, ball, toe."
*Used by many (if not all) students in the SHS Marching Band of Chiefs
In addition, quick cheat sheets are provided below for ease of reference and understanding.
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