......let me see if I am understanding this right: Every time you push your partner's hand, you should move backwards and every time you pull, you should move forward - trying to keep equal pressure in the lead?
I take it that you try to keep your "center" and pivot if the lead is to the side, and advance/retreat if the lead is more central?
So in the 'first move' example, the "open out" would result in almost going back to back with your partner?
{BTW Rachel, which thread did you pick up that quote of Francks ?}