I spent a few years on a drill team with flag, rifle, and drum sections back in the mid 70's. We competed a little locally, spent a lot of time in parades. I used to toss a rifle around with the best of them but don't think it would be that easy today. Then I spent a little time playing tri-toms in the drum section. It was a lot of fun. I remember visiting Cambridge MA to watch the big teams compete, the team that comes to mind is the Madison Scouts. Are they still around?