SEQUENCE: Grasp the sparrows Tail Sequence is repeated 6 times in the form see video 103.

POSTURE: Traditionally first seen as posture number 2 in the Long Form.  Grasp the Sparrows Tail is also translated as Grasp the Bird’s Tail, 揽雀尾 Lǎn què wěi.  There is a second entry point for this posture that follows ‘Slanting Flight’ in the sequence.  Here the springy bouncy sensation is in the left foot and the right hand and foot move forward to grasp a ball in front of your face.  This sequence follows ‘Stroke Peacocks Tail’ and is performed with 1 breath; see guide