| 1) | stepping with wrong foot |
| 1) | pivoting prior to completing the cover step (pivoting while stepping with foot in air) |
| 2) | pivoting prior to or after execution of block / strike (see timing errors section) |
| i) | stepping to improper width (too narrow / too wide) (see stance errors section) |
| ii) | stepping to improper depth (too shallow / too deep) (see stance errors section) |
Form Specific
Short Form Two cover execution is purposely done stepping forward. This is due to one of the major themes of the form being advancing as a reverse of retreating. This motion breaks the rule of: 'always cover away from the unknown'.