Quote Originally Posted by straycat View Post
Pure body lead, nothing visual, and it works just as well if both parties close their eyes.
I think I’m being misunderstood. Oh Lord. Please don’t let me be misunderstood.

I don't claim that body leads rely on what you see. I know that you can lead and follow with your eyes closed, and the mechanics you describe are clear and I’m not disputing them.

We both agree that body leads are better because they feel better. Its just that I’m saying they are better in more ways than just that reason...

Maybe it will be clearer if I put it this way: Body leads work better than arm leads from a spatial point of view.

In general, with a body lead, your body will move in the direction you want your follower to move next. This generally involves clearing the space the follower will fill, or invading the space the follower will vacate.

If you disagree, can you think of an example where an arm lead could make more spatial sense than a body lead?