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S
motion is a reverse 
S,
since you begin it on the
opposite side of the page from where a proper 
S
would start.
The following diagram illustrates a relatively tight 
S
motion, more
appropriate for reading than previewing. But this is a flexible motion
which you can adjust to fit the preview or other purposes.
Diagram of the 
S
Hand Motion

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The Question Mark
This motion, which looks like a question mark, can be used for a fast
review of material during the preview or even the overview stage. This
movement can easily be executed at a rate of 2–4 seconds per page. With
practice, it can be completed at a rate of one second a page.
Caution:
When some people begin to move their hands faster on a
page, they may irritate or even blister the tips of their fingers. You can

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avoid this discomfort by keeping 
very
light contact with the page or
executing the motion above the page when you move at very high
speeds.
How to execute the motion:
1. Place your palm on the page, with your thumb close to or tucked
under the palm.
2. Your fingers should be relaxed and spread slightly, with the hand
relatively flat on the page.
3. Begin the movement a line or two from the top of the upper left-hand
side of the page. Proceed to sweep across the entire page with one
large question-mark-shaped hand motion. Your hand movement
should end at the center of the bottom of the page.
4. Again, don’t worry about trying to lock your eyes on the precise route
you trace with your fingers. Remember, a major purpose of hand
motions is simply to keep your eyes moving on the page, regardless of
where your hand is.
5. Repeat with subsequent pages.
Diagram of the Question-Mark Hand Motion

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