Windmills/Mills

The Windmill (or briefly Mill) is one of the most well-known power moves in breakdance. The breaker rolls his torso continuously in a circular path on the floor, across the upper chest/shoulders/back, while twirling his legs in a V-shape through the air.

Step-by-step

Begin in the stab position with legs straight. Raise the right leg. As it falls from the apex, whip it around and under the left leg while kicking that left leg up toward the head. Collapse the stab and the torso will roll over onto its back (the left hand can be used to help spin the body around). As you roll, swing the right leg around in a wide circle near the ground and kick up towards the head so that the lower torso lifts well off the ground. Meanwhile, the left leg is reaching the apex of its kick. As it falls, whip the left leg around and under the right. The torso should then flip over so that the chest is in contact with the ground. Keep the left arm tight against the chest so you roll right over it, and stab the right hand against the ground as it comes around. Meanwhile the right leg is falling from its apex. Roll up onto the stabbed right hand and whip the right leg around and below the left leg, which is now rising upward. One rotation is now done; continue the motion.

Tips

* Try to keep the legs perfectly straight and spread wide apart.
* The stabbing technique is helpful for clearing the ground, but is not necessary and can slow down multiple rotations.

Note: There are many ways to start this move.

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