1a)

Downward Forearm Block

Coordination

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Improper block / foot maneuver timing

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Block should be executed to reach its focal point simultaneously with drop into the kneel

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Improper timing

Maneuver should be executed such that it flows smoothly with the following maneuver

Execution - Economy

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Improper path of travel

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Maneuver should be executed to drop directly from point of origin (don't cock the weapon upward)

1b)

Anchoring Inward Block

Coordination

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Improper timing

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Block should be executed to begin at the conclusion of the previous maneuver, giving the appearance of a continuous flow of action

Execution - Economy

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Improper path of travel

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Maneuver should use the hand as its primary pivot point (anchoring elbow)

1c)

Upward Elbow / Upward Heel-palm

Coordination

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Improper arm / foot maneuver timing

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Correct timing (employing centered mass):

·Elbow should be executed such that it reaches its focal point at the settle into the stance

·Heel-palm should be executed to reach its focal point just after the elbow and the settle into the stance

Execution - Alignment

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Improper hand alignment

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Elbow should conclude with hand in a vertical alignment (not horizontal)

2)

Downward Back-knuckle

Coordination

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Improper timing

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Strike should be executed as an isolated maneuver