Long stick.
(Ax2+Bx2)x4. A is 4 bars, B is 8 bars.
((Clash stick butt on floor 3 times then clash stick butts 3 times with partner remaining still bent down [2 bars, clashes on beats 1 to 3 of each].) & repeat but clash tips instead of butts with partner. Half Hey on the Sides in one Basic.) x 2 back to place.
An optional sticking variation for last sticking in the last chorus. Replace the last bar of sticking [2nd repeat 4th bar] with a pause [music also pauses briefly] then do a loud overarm forehand clash with partner [at end of bar].
Do this only if ‘Have a Bash’ is called.
Learnt as part of Lagabag Morris’s dance repertoire.
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