Form 12: High Pat on Horse

1. Draw right foot a half step forward and place it behind left heel. Open right hand and turn both palms upward while torso turns slightly to the right.
2. Shift weight backward onto right leg and turn torso to the left. Left leg moves a little farther with its toes gently resting on the floor, to form a left empty step. At the same time, withdraw left hand until it comes in front of the left hip. Simultaneously, roll right arm and push right hand forward from above left palm.

Form 11: Single Whip (right)

1. Turn torso to the left and shift weight onto left leg, with toes of right foot turned 45 degrees inward. Meanwhile, left arm makes a horizontal arc to the left while right hand drops and moves in a semicircle past the lower abdomen.
2. Turn torso slightly to the right and shift weight onto right leg. Bring left foot next to right foot and rest toes on the floor. At the same time, right hand makes an arc upward and around to the right. The bunch the fingertips and crook the wrist to form a hooked hand. Simultaneously, left hand goes in a semicircle past abdomen until it comes in front of right elbow.
3. Left leg takes a step sideways with its heel first coming down on the floor.
4. Turn torso to the left and shift weight forward to form a left bow step. Meanwhile, left hand pushes ahead with palm gradually turning forward.