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The Electronic Eric Melee Combat Manual
The Jaravellir Playbook - Basic Commands Page 1

MOVEMENT
The following movements are used to maneuver the line so that it can be at its most useful position.

FAN OUT
From the line formation, go to open order. Used to get rid of unsupported archers travailing through the woods

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ADVANCE
Line moves forward, staying in a straight line. Fighters stay at equal distances apart. Begin movement with left foot on command "STEP".

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WHEEL - LEFT/RIGHT (WHEEL LEFT shown)
The line, while remaining straight and tight, swings forward one way or the other on the hinge or PIVOT MAN (P) The OUTSIDE MAN (O) must move very fast while the Pivotman will simply pivot his body slowly.
WHEEL LEFT - pivot man is on the left side
WHEEL RIGHT - pivot man is on the right side

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FALL BACK
Line moves back - fighters walk backwards. Line stays in a straight line. Fighters stay at equal distances apart. Begin movement with left foot on command "STEP".

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REFUSE LEFT/RIGHT (REFUSE LEFT shown)
The line, while remaining straight and tight, swings backwards one way or the other on the hinge or PIVOT MAN (P) The OUTSIDE MAN (O) must move very fast while the Pivotman will simply pivot his body slowly.
REFUSE LEFT - pivot man is on the right side
REFUSE RIGHT - pivot man is on the left side

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