Marking swings so homework stays comparable
Simple swing rules we enforce in class so eight participants are not marking eight different weekly structures.
If everyone invents their own swing definition, group critique collapses. We use a blunt rule set so marks can be compared.
Weekly swings
- A swing high requires two lower highs on either side on the weekly close chart.
- Internal bars that do not change the sequence are ignored for structure — they may matter for timing later, not for the weekly skeleton.
- Gaps are treated as part of the bar that opened them; we do not draw fantasy fills as structure.
Daily swings inside the weekly
Daily swings are marked only after the weekly skeleton exists. A daily “break” that remains inside a weekly range is a rotation, not a regime change, until the weekly confirms.
Why this feels strict
Students sometimes prefer subjective “obvious” highs. Subjectivity is fine for personal art; it is poor for shared homework. Strict marks make session five faster: we argue about confirmation, not about whether a swing exists.
Bring printed charts to the next Private Chart Review if you want your current marks stress-tested against these rules.