9. Single Whip

1. Begin in last position of form 8.
2. Inhaling, shift weight left. Lift and turn right toes inward. Push right hand down.
3. Continue pivoting left. Swing left hand across chest.
4. Continue pivoting entire body left. Turn left palm toward body.
5. Turn right, feet stable. Move hands left toward torso. Focus on left hand.
6. Shift weight right. Raise right arm, palm out. Move left arm right, palm in. Lift left heel.
7. Continue shifting weight toward right. Raise left hand.
8. Right arm at shoulder level, form hand into downward hook. Move left foot inward.
9. Palm in, position left arm above right shoulder and move left foot out on heel.
10. Exhaling, pivot left and shift weight forward. Allow left arm to follow.
11. Continue pivoting left and forward, extending left hand.
12. Stretch right leg back. Focus on fingers of left hand.