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making three more taps (one count) incl. the hop on L. Repeat any number of times hopping on L, tapping with R. No weight is placed upon R. This exercise may be done in both Reel & Jig time, 2/4 & 6/8 unknown. Change weight to R & tap L in same manner. The two taps with R consume the same amount of time as the hop on L. Difficult exercise, so get to work on it. Ex No. 5. For the purpose of making correct movements with legs to produce short quick tapping without forcing foot out & back, as is apt to be the case with a beginner. Stand on L & place right hand on back of a chair. Bend the right knee, so that the heel of R is near calf of left leg; now chop foot as though it were lifeless, with the ankle flexible which will let ball of foot strike first. After a little practise in this manner, {[will]] be found almost impossible to let the foot drop, without making two taps. Practise this with each foot.