1. Lower left foot and place it to the side of right foot. Change right palm into a hooked hand with elbow slightly bent. Then left hand makes a horizontal arc to the front of the right elbow.
2. Squat down on right leg. Stretch left leg sideways with toes turned slightly inward, keeping both soles close to the floor, to form a left crouch step. Left hand thrusts sideways along the inner side of the left leg.
3. Turn toes of left foot slightly outward. Bend left leg at knee and straighten right leg as torso turns slightly to the left. Shift weight forward onto left leg. Left hand continues to extend forward while right hand drops behind.
4. Stand up slowly with left leg slightly bent. Meanwhile, bend right leg and raise it to waist level, keeping lower leg suspended. Open right hand and swing it forward past the outside of right thigh, then raise it with elbow bent, while left hand continues to rise and then presses down to the front of left hip.
