If someone stands directly behind a person taking the three steps backward, should the person stepping avoid taking steps if it would interfere with the person behind them?
Synopsis
Some are careful not to have others pass in front of those taking the three steps, as this could interfere with the completion of all six steps (if counting backward and forward) or distract them.
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