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This video goes over the basics of the forward marching technique used by the HPHS marching band.

The forward march technique is designed to allow the most comfort and relaxation possible. Lack of upper body tension greatly helps the musical aspects of performance. Students should use their posture to absorb the shock of motion. Bending of the legs and lowering of the body is not an accepted practice. Remember the separation of the lower and upper body. The standard step size is 22.5 inches or 8 steps per every 5 yards. Some basics of forward marching are:

-The heel feels the pulse of the forward march
-The forward step is led with the center of the body, it is never led with the foot or knee!
-To initiate the first step three things must happen:
1) The right (back) foot uses the platform to push forward
2) The center of the body moves forward
3) The left (front) foot steps forward with toes curling to the sky and a relaxed leg attached…feel the heel brush across the grass…there is never a moment when the toes are not pulled back (curled up). “Zen position”
-DO NOT lean your upper body forward. Keep your back straight.
-Remember to PUSH heel forward, don’t try to pick foot up
-Following through with the first step, the front foot rolls completely from the heel to the toe as the back foot pushes
-Heels low/toes high
-Don’t let posture change

Halting:
The command for halt is just like when we mark time. The command is given on the left foot. On count 8, point your right toe down at a 45 degree angle and bring your left foot into the right foot on count 1.