One practical consideration is that, fundamentally ochos, especially back ochos, are hard to do in an easy, even and relaxed way. That's for the followers and, by extension, for the leaders. We talk about the goal of being profoundly together but, before you can be profoundly together, it really helps if you can do it without suffering. Or, as a leader, you can help your partner do it without suffering.

We have videos about pivoting and other videos about how to do ochos. Look at those too:

Here are a couple of other videos about ochos:

Front Ochos

Take 2 - Leaders - Ochos

Take 2 - Followers - Ochos

Technique Tips - Easier Pivots