SCOUTING FOR GIRLS 
determine the position of the left hand; the longer the 
stick the further apart must the hands be placed in order 
to obtain the best balance. 
DOT: To make the dot, swing the flag down to the 
right until the stick reaches the horizontal and bring it 
back to Position. 
DASH : To make the dash, swing the flag to the left 
until it reaches the horizontal and bring it back to Posi- 
tion. - 
INTERVAL : The third position is made by swinging 
the flag down directly in front and returning to Position. 
In order to keep the flag from “fouling” when making 
these motions., make a sort of figure 8 with the point 
of the stick. A slight turn *of the wrist accom- 
plishes this result and becomes very easy after a 
little practice. Beginners should master the three motions 
of the flag, exaggerating the figure 8 motion before they 
attempt to make letters. It is also best to learn the code 
