The Challenge: Box Drill

Using a consistent 8 to 5 step size, march:

• 8 steps straight forward

• 8 steps to the left (using a forward slide technique)

• 8 steps straight back

• 8 steps to the right (using a backward slide technique)

• 8 steps straight forward

• 8 steps straight back and close

Tempos: (Use an audible metronome that judges will be able to hear in recording)

• Beginner Marchers
  Tempo 132

• Experienced Marchers
  Tempo 144

• Collegiate Marchers
  Tempo 152

• Feedback Only Marchers
  Tempo of your choosing

Specifics:

• Use the technique you are most comfortable with! You will be judged based on how consistently you perform YOUR marching technique!

• You can march with or without an instrument for the prelims round.

• If you are a battery performer, feel free to crab step the lateral moves.

Recording & Submission

Filming (Please use recordings above as a reference).

• You do not have to be on a field with yard-lines but please measure each side of the box to be 15 feet.

• Please film so that your whole body is visible for the entire exercise

• Place your camera so that the front of your body is visible

• Make sure there is an audible metronome in the video

• Upload your video (see submission info for how to upload)

Submission:

• You will create an unlisted Youtube video of your performance

• Details about how to submit your video will be emailed to all contestants