Thumb Grip, also known as Shotgun Grip, corresponds to the Chinese term 「拇指勾轉」. It is a coronal plane technique, and there is no changing of grips during the action. Thumb Grip is considered an auxiliary technique, primarily serving as an alternative option to the Open Weaves. The difference lies in the sequence of the fan’s movement in front of and behind the body being reversed.

Thumb Grip occurs when, during thumb leading spinning, you switch from holding the outer ring with four fingers to hooking it with the thumb, and then switch back to the original holding on the outer ring. When entering the Thumb Grip, it rotates for one circle, and it also does so when leaving, making the standard method a 2-beats motion.

The key to this technique lies in stable control, maintaining a smooth trajectory during the transition, and ensuring that it doesn’t slip out of hand. It’s recommended to begin practicing with open grip first, then with closed grip. Both are similar, the main difference lies in their suitability for the native side and the non-native side respectively.

Scissor Grip, corresponds to the Chinese term 「指切」. It is a coronal plane technique, and grip is changed during the action. Scissor Grip is considered an auxiliary technique, mainly used for seamlessly switching between open grip and closed grip during continuous spinning.

Scissor Grip occurs when, moving the index finger (or pinky) to the other side of the ring while spinning, forming a scissor-like shape with the middle finger, then momentarily releasing the ring with the other four fingers, and re-gripping it with the index finger’s grip method. This skill is challenging, rarely used, and not very practical.

The key to this technique lies in stable control, maintaining a smooth trajectory during the transition, and ensuring that it doesn’t slip out of hand. It’s recommended to begin practicing with thumb lead first, then with pinky lead.

Negative Plane, corresponds to the Chinese term 「負平面」. It is a coronal plane technique, and there is no changing of grips during the action. Negative Plane is a state that primarily occurs in Weaves, Open Weaves, Cross-Weaves, Rotation, and their transitions.

Negative Plane occurs when, the fan passing between the arm and other body parts. The key to this technique lies in the spinning position, precise control of the axis of rotation, and maintaining the stability of the plane. It’s advisable to observe and correct from both frontal rear view during practice.

Stall, corresponds to the Chinese term 「停扇」. The technique can be executed on coronal or non-coronal planes, and there is no changing of grips during the action. Stall involves controlling the fan to cease its movement during the action, achieving a brief complete stop, and then changing the direction of movement. Recommended introductory practice combinations is Stall Chaser.

Pendulum, corresponds to the Chinese term 「鐘擺」. It is a coronal plane technique, and there is no changing of grips during the action. Pendulum involves adding a stall to the fan’s motion, then reversing direction, forming two rotations that are less than a full circle. Recommended introductory practice combinations are Tracer Pendulum, Pendulum Windmill.

Isolation, corresponds to the Chinese term 「定火」. It is a coronal plane technique, and there is no changing of grips during the action. Isolation involves rotating the fan on a plane with a wick at the rotation’s center. The rotation’s center is generally the wick nearest to the pinky.

During each turn, the grip is released when the wrist is twisted to its limit. The hand then flips in the opposite direction and re-grips the handle. During the action, the fan continues to rotate due to inertia, and the position of the fan is controlled by the back of the hand for about a quarter of a turn. This technique can only be Open Grip when performed in front of the body, and Closed Grip when performed behind the body.

The key to this technique lies in the trajectory, with the center point remaining fixed at all times. When starting practice, try using an external reference point to assist in maintaining this consistency. It’s advisable to observe and correct from a frontal view during practice. Recommended introductory practice combinations are O-Relation Spilt Time Opposite Direction, S-Relation Split Time Same Direction.

Extension, corresponds to the Chinese term 「大轉」. It is a coronal plane technique, and there is no changing of grips during the action. Extension involves maintaining a fixed relationship between the fan and the arm while in motion, relying on the body and arm movement without moving the wrist. This technique, when performed with an open grip, can only be executed in the direction of thumb lead and is operated through the method of the Thumb Grip.

The key to this technique lies in the trajectory, emphasizing large movements with the arm extended. It’s advisable to observe and correct from a frontal view during practice. It’s recommended to begin practicing with closed grip first, then with open grip. Recommended introductory practice combinations is O-Relation Split Time Same Direction (refer to Giant for more detailed introduction).

Double BTB-Weaves, corresponds to the Chinese term 「雙背轉」. It is a coronal plane technique, and there is no changing of grips during the action. Double BTB-Weaves involves an additional 180-degree turn of the hands and upper body during a BTB-Weaves, resulting in the fan making an extra full circle. This technique can only be performed in the direction of thumb lead, with an extra Weaves executed under a closed grip and an extra Thumb Grip turn under an open grip. Double BTB-Weaves is generally regarded as a useless technique.

Flaps, corresponds to the Chinese term 「拖拉」. It is a non-coronal plane technique, and grip is changed during the action. Flaps involves the fan moving laterally and flips over on the coronal plane, commonly in directions such as up and down, left and right, and diagonally. It moves along the extension line of the central frame towards the ring, and at the endpoint, it flips half a turn to change direction, using the axis formed by a line connecting the two end wicks

The key to this technique is to ensure smooth movements and a stable direction of travel, avoiding any shaking or changes in speed. It’s advisable to observe and correct from a frontal view during practice. Recommended introductory practice combinations is Opposite Direction Flaps.

Alternative Rotation, corresponds to the Chinese term 「翻扇」. It is a non-coronal plane technique, and grip is changed during the action. Alternative Rotation involves rotation the fan where the rotation axis is either the line connecting the two end wicks or a parallel line passing through the ring, or the central frame of the fan. It is the most unique existence among all fan techniques.

During Alternative Rotation, the hand switches between holding the inner and outer rings. With each rotation of the fan, the hand also flips in the opposite direction, and the forearm typically remains parallel to the axis. The number of rotations in Alternative Rotation is generally a half or a full turn, and can be performed consecutively. It is often combined with Flaps and Stall. A rare variation involves holding the outer ring and performing a full-circle Alternative Rotation, combined with a full-circle Thumb Grip. Recommended introductory practice combinations are O-Relation Spilt Time Opposite Direction, and O-Relation Together Time Opposite Direction.