CCSC The Pretzel + The Pretzel Variation

The Pretzel is a great move to have in your repertoire of swing dancing skills! Then you can mix it up with a variation to impress your partner!
Music Credits: "Sweet Home Alabama" by Lynyrd Skynyrd

[@girlslovemeh15]

Thank you

[@donmcmaine9213]

I recently learned something very similar to this. It's the same as this except when you reach the "cuddle/sweetheart" position you dip her to your left and then your right and then swing her out. Do you know of this variation and/or its name?

[@countryswingaz4343]

I strongly dislike the lazy pretzel, the hand change is too awkward and easy to miss. The last half of it that you showed, from when you put your left arm up, is actually the easiest way to lead a pretzel because your follow won't miss that hand change if you start from open.

[@CowboyCountrySwingClub]

You are correct, it is easy to miss.