[Callers] End Effects

Kalia, Last month @ Pinewoods George Marshall was calling the afternoon contra sessions @ E & A. Lots of fun & really interesting dances. On some of the beckets, where the cpl out at the end (whether partners or neighbors) needed to stay right where they are, he taught/called, 'stand where you land'. I think diagonal chains or pass thrus would usually put the cpl out in this position. Another nice call for end effects for cpls who are not involved w/ a diagonal move (etc.) is, 'for those who can'. If the dance has a very unusual series of end effects, I try to analyze the scenario the end cpls are experiencing, then synthesize it into the most helpful but pared down advice that will alert dancers to at least what sorts of things to be ready for. This may not require telling them every little pc, as it may differ slightly for top and bottom cpls, depending on even or odd # of cpls in the line. More specific example provided upon request. Would love to hear what others have to say on topic. hugs around, Paul