[Gadget]

Originally posted by spindr
When you want to lead the lady forwards - generate tension in the handhold - then the back of your fingers will pull against the back of the lady's fingers (from her fingertip to her 2nd knuckle).

"back of your fingers"? I think that it's the front: ie the fleshy bit without nails.

When you want to lead the lady backwards - generate compression in the handhold - then the front of your fingers will push against the lady's palm.

Again, I would say the back: ie where the knuckles are.
Appart from confusing me trying to work out what's the front and back of my hand,

e.g. to differentiate a yoyo lead from a hatchback.

that's it... couldn't remember the names

Your handhold should transform as you lead the lady to turn -- e.g. going from the hook shape, through a palm to palm grip, back to the hook shape.

I don't think I have ever done it this way I always use the "spindle" method... am I doing something wrong??