We called that figure-skating move "The spin".
So dugg, just wondering, have you had the joy of spinning a sickle? Sounds like it. That was a very difficult piece of equipment to use. Hurt like heck if you caught it wrong. Actually, now that I think about it, it hurt like heck even when you caught it right. I still bring it out and spin it once in awhile. Can't get any of my guard girls to toss it though - kinda' scary.
And, Gavin MacLeod's daughter was one of the founding members of Avatar, marched until she aged out. You can see her in the group shot, she's right in the middle of the shot, deep lunge, arms up.
Fun times! Thanks to all who posted pictures