The single step is used to move forward.

Field Town does not traditionally use single steps. However, in the unlikely event that a dancer needs to move forward during hop backs, single steps are substituted.

The pattern is “1-hop 2-hop,” like skipping. However, the legs are mostly straight and slightly in front of the dancer (like with double steps). As with double steps, on the hop the free leg comes up and kicks (with the toe held up–not pointed) so the bells get a nice ring.

Hankie or stick movements should be the same as for whichever step the single step is replacing.