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Forward leap with long trailing leg

Forward leap with long trailing leg. Study focus: Compare the forward gesture with the long trailing leg, preserving the contrast between compact and extended shapes.

Action & GestureFemaleBody Study
Forward leap with long trailing leg — female figure.

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Action or movement
forward leap
Camera angle
Side view
Primary study focus
Compare the forward gesture with the long trailing leg, preserving the contrast between compact and extended shapes.
30-second exercise
Establish the overall travel direction with one gesture line. Place the torso and pelvis, then capture the contrasting leg shapes. Keep the trailing leg connected to the hip.
2-minute exercise
Build the torso and pelvis as separate volumes. Compare the leading and trailing limbs, then check the spaces around the arms and legs. Refine the silhouette without turning every limb into an equally straight line.
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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