jojo Posted May 29, 2003 Share Posted May 29, 2003 This came up at rehearsal last weekend ... some rifle folks "twirl" and others "spin". I won't tell you my preference becuz I want to see what the general consensus is ... but I want to know if you "spin" your equipment or "twirl" it. Is there a difference in your opinion? If there is, then what is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masterles Posted May 29, 2003 Share Posted May 29, 2003 The words are synonymous so it really shouldn't matter. I don't care personally. I have noticed that "flags are spun" and "batons are twirled." This suggests that the mindset is that guard spins the equipment and batonists twirl. Maybe "spinning" is two-handed maneuvers and "twirling" is one-handed maneuvers. Twirl Dictionary.com Spin Dictionary.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trayber Posted May 29, 2003 Share Posted May 29, 2003 Definitely spin. You spin sabre, flag and rifle. You twirl a baton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phanreg Posted May 29, 2003 Share Posted May 29, 2003 Spin = Colorguard Twirl = Baton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh1109 Posted May 29, 2003 Share Posted May 29, 2003 We "SPIN" in Color Guard, you twirl a "BATON". I also hate the word "ROUTINE" b**bs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malibu Posted May 29, 2003 Share Posted May 29, 2003 (edited) Just wanted to let you know that I cringe when I hear someone say that they are "Flag Twirlers" UGH! ^0^ Sounds so "hokey" to me! I teach my guards to SPIN their equipement. If they want to "Twirl" they can go join a school that has Majorettes. Also another word that bothers me is "trick".......I know, I know there were "Trick Flags" back in the early 70s but to me when I hear someone say, "Trick" I expect to see a Rabbit being pulled out of a hat! :P Edited May 29, 2003 by Malibu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trayber Posted May 29, 2003 Share Posted May 29, 2003 Here's another one I hate. A flag is a flag NOT a banner. A banner is something carried at the front of a parade. Anyone with me on this one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malibu Posted May 29, 2003 Share Posted May 29, 2003 Here's another one I hate. A flag is a flag NOT a banner. A banner is something carried at the front of a parade. Anyone with me on this one? I'm right there with ya Tracey. :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBrancheau Posted May 29, 2003 Share Posted May 29, 2003 Spin a flag, rifle, sabre Twirl a baton I started out twirling a baton...maybe that's why I'm so good at spinning... B) Ya think?! I don't like it that flags are called silks...that's so 60s and 70s. They're flags. I like calling rifles and sabres "weapons"...sounds powerful! b**bs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strutta Posted May 29, 2003 Share Posted May 29, 2003 Spin: Put the best light on a story or report Twirl: Gum on your finger Oh, sorry...wrong thread!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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