Mashed Potato move tutorial. Maid famous by Michael Jackson. - Use support in the beginning. - Wear socks or shoes with little floor grip. Will help a lot to get necessary strength & coordination. 1. Rock your body and transfer weight fully onto each leg. Timing is Slow, Slow, Double Slow (or 1-2-3,4)As long as majority of weight is transferred, you can choose to lift leg (free of major weight) of the floor or keep it down.2. Twist both feet In & Out. Timing is 1-&. Meaning - on strong beat In,