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Curved running turn

Curved running turn. Study focus: Compare the leaning body axis, leg rhythm and counterbalancing arms in a turning running pose.

Action & GestureFemaleBody Study
Curved running turn — female figure.

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Action or movement
running curve
Camera angle
Front three-quarter view
Primary study focus
Compare the leaning body axis, leg rhythm and counterbalancing arms in a turning running pose.
30-second exercise
Draw the main lean through the torso and pelvis. Add one line for each leg and one for each arm, then mark the visible contact state. Keep the turn readable without adding motion trails.
2-minute exercise
Build the torso and pelvis before refining the limbs. Compare the arm rhythm with the leg rhythm, and identify which forms overlap on the inside of the turn. Describe only the contact or flight phase visible in this still image.
Difficulty
Intermediate
Foreshortening
Mild

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General practice tips

Begin with the main gesture and large body masses. Check overlaps and visible contact points before adding small details. Use the exercises above to focus this particular study.

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