Rod movement question.

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In some of the recent posts I have noticed people talk about rod movements such as whip, weave, modified whip etc.  Can someone describe the different movements to me. I am only using 6011, but getting some 6013 in the next day or two. Pictures are always welcome and helpful
Reply:this link will help you out ....whip is just like it sounds ..quick movements from side to side and a pause at the end to fill ....weave is just a slow side to side movement fill as you gohttps://atiam.train.army.mil/portal/...od1651/toc.htmyeah you'll get security notices ...just click away
Reply:I thought whip was a quick forward/aft movement in the direction of travel?
Reply:I beg to differ with you boilerman......I don't think there is any "side to side" involved in whip......I'll be the LAST one to let you down !
Reply:.......Let me elaborate a hair.......Now, mind you, I'm not a professional weldor, so if anyone criticizes me, I'll plead the 5th.I've always thought that when "whip" is mentioned, it means that you move the tip of the electrode back and forth PARALLEL to the joint....NOT side to side (which I take to mean "weave").I've been trying to learn pipewelding lately, and the pipe that is being put in in my area requires 3 passes:  The 1st is the "root pass", and that is put in by sticking the rod right down in the bevel, and just "wiping" the tip of the rod right down the joint.The 2nd pass is the "whip" pass.....the tip of the rod is moved, ever so slightly, back and forth along parallel to the joint....and you time your back and forth motion so that when you bring the tip of the rod back to the puddle, it widens out just to the point that you want.   Last is the "weave" or cap pass.....a little slower, and, instead of parallel movement, it's "side to side".....and it looked to me like he was just going over what he did already, but widening out just a hair more.....and that's my 2 cents !  I'll be the LAST one to let you down !
Reply:Thank for the input guys.C'mon now guys, surely someone else wants to comment on this also.