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The Cadets - DCI Finals - August 13, 2016 - Indianapolis, IN

do you ever toss a 45 with a sail and fear for your life

Me: hoe don’t do it Guard instructor: *changes entire ending* Me: oh my god

ok srsly who invented color guard??? like one day “sir you know how me and some guys carry our country’s flag and guard it with rifles?” “yes” “what if we threw that shit in the air” “….fucking BRILLIANT, Jim”

me, a marching band cowboy: what in lack of hydration 

Aesthetic: when you toss your flag and it makes that arc shape

when you hear him dut dut dut dut

Guess what’s starting?

When me and my guard friends get good ideas.

Last year was my first season. This year my instructor says I can do rifles. Any tips on how NOT to suck?

Tips on how not to suck at rifle:1. DO NOT EVER TELL YOURSELF YOU CAN’T DO SOMETHING. Obviously, if you’re new to rifle, you won’t get everything on the first try. So it’s important to try everything you’re asked to do, even if you drop. Thats why practice is so important.2. Know the parts of the rifle: butt, neck, bolt, swivel, tip. (I’ll post a picture for you after this answer) 3. Drop spins are that hard, but they take a while to get used to. Keep your hand in a taco shape and press your thumb against the neck every time you grab it. 4. Rifle is a very sharp and precise weapon. Make sure your tosses are sharp and tight, not lofty. Your preps need to be sharp, and locked in. Make sure you push down hard enough with your left hand so you get the right rotations. Also make sure your release point are exact (singles at belly button, doubles at chest, triples at shoulder, quads at ear lobe, etc)5. Don’t consider yourself the weakest link because you’re in training. That won’t help you accomplish anything. Of course a lot of people will be better than you, but they have more experience. They were in your place at once. So don’t let that freak you out. I love rifle , i’ve been spinning it for 3 years now. I hope you grow to love it and you’re rifle line members just as much as I do. Good luck. If you have anymore questions don’t be afraid to ask. :)

@kaitlynnmcbroom

Learn how to do double time/cocktail drop spins.

Colorguard tip #1

Stretch. Stretch. And stretch again. I forgot to stretch over break and let me tell you, practice killed me tonight.

little guard things to be thankful for

- clean gloves - finally breaking a bad habit - the feeling of dancing during a ballad - the sound of catching - days your coach let’s you stretch longer than usual - finding out the show theme - freshly taped equipment - the first “is the guard ready?” of winter - getting close to the people you have dots next to - friends that tell you you have lipstick on your teeth - new flag silks - those silly verbals we make - singing along to that across the floors song your coach always plays - “I got your equipment for you” - smiling when you know you nailed the choreo - those sister guards that help you move the floor after you perform and vice versa - memories associated with multiple songs - nice flag features - “that was a good run for me”

Gun Control

Verb. The art of catching your rifle before it hits the band kid who just walked into your space.

Being absent in guard like

Anyone else is absent: oh we changed like 2 counts you're fine

If I'm absent: oh we changed all of the drill for part 2, that 45 toss is now a silk double turn around with the splits, and we got props and costumes in.

Ok fiiiine @cubtroub … I should have posted this a while ago. @jaimep1221

Sounds pretty accurate.

“That was easy”

If I could spin rifle, I would learn how to do this

Madison Scouts 15’ (our work, their music) ft. my bff Hannah Reese 💛 aka @sunflowersunrises

This could be a NIKE ad. Moments with Blue Devils B

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