How to Do a Send-Out
The send-out takes a couple from closed position to open position in six counts – one of the very first moves most beginner classes teach.
What it is
From closed position, the lead uses their right hand on the follow's back to send them gently out to open position, keeping hold with the left hand. It's the bridge between close moves like the Lindy circle and open moves like the tuck turn.
The counts
| Count | Lead | Follow |
|---|---|---|
| 1, 2 | Rock step, starting to open the frame | Rock step |
| 3 & 4 | Triple step, guiding the follow away with the right hand | Triple step, travelling out |
| 5 & 6 | Triple step in place | Triple step, arriving in open position |
Tips
Send with the body, not by pushing with the hand, and keep the left-hand connection elastic so the follow can feel when to stop. Follows: arrive on count 6, ready for whatever comes next.
Understand it better: Lindy Hop Instruction: Every Style, Every Level · 6-Count and 8-Count: Lindy Hop Rhythm Explained · Bounce and Pulse: How Lindy Hop Feels
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Last reviewed 2026-10-23.