27. Needle at Sea Bottom

(l) Move the right foot half a step forward to behind the left foot, bal1 of foot on the floor first, and then the whole foot. Turn the upper body to the right, and shift the weight backward to the right leg, left foot raised lightly. Change the left fist into a palm and move it in a horizontal arc to the left and forward, palm down, and open the right fist, move it down and pot the right side of the body upward to the right ear, palm inward. Look ahead. (Figs.l50-l51)

(2) Turn the upper body to the 1eft. Cut down with the right palm, fingers oblique forward and downward and palm to the left. Move the left hand in a curve to the left and press it by the left hip, fingers forward. Move the left foot half a step forward, ball of foot on the floor to form the left empty step. Lower the waist and drop the shoulders. Look down and forward. (Fig.l52)

Points for attention: The steps should be coordinated with the turn of the waist. In the final position, extend the right shoulder forward and bend the upper the body slightly forward.