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Maneuver(s) - Topic / Issue |
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Extended Outward Block |
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Coordination |
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Improper block / foot maneuver timing |
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Block should be executed to conclude simultaneously with the settle into the twist stance |
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Execution - Execution Angle |
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Improper foot maneuver angle |
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Step should be executed to flank (3:00 / 9:00) |
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Execution - Economy |
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Improper foot path of travel |
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Foot should travel on relatively linear path (rather than circular) directly to placement of foot |
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Execution - Alignment |
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Improper width dimension |
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Block should be executed to stay within outer rim |
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Gaze |
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Improper gaze direction |
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Gaze should be directed forward (not to flank - facing direction) |
Maneuver(s) - Topic / Issue |
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1b) |
Looping Overhead Punch |
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Coordination |
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Improper strike / foot maneuver timing |
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Punch should be executed to reach its focal point with settle into neutral bow |
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Execution - Execution Path |
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Improper execution path |
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Punch should follow a front to back arching path with focal point being reach at the flank apex of the circle (at directly backward line) |
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Execution - Alignment |
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Improper height dimension |
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Punch should be executed to reach its focal point at lower head height |
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2) |
Inward Elbow |
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Coordination |
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Improper strike / foot maneuver timing |
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Elbow should be executed to conclude simultaneously with settle into forward bow |
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Improper strike / check timing |
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Elbow should be executed to reach its focal point after the previous maneuver's focal point |
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3) |
Inward Hammer-fist |
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Coordination |
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Improper strike / foot maneuver timing |
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Hammer-fist should be executed to conclude simultaneously with settle into horse |
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Execution - Execution Path |
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Improper path of travel |
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Hammer-fist should follow a back to front arching path that continues from the conclusion of the prior maneuver (looping overhead punch) |
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Execution - Alignment |
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Improper height dimension |
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Hammer-fist should be executed to reach its focal point at abdomen height (on the same height plane as the checking hand) |
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Execution - Weapon Formation |
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Improper checking formation |
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Checking hand should be open (palm up) |
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Gaze |
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Improper gaze direction |
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Gaze should be directed forward (not to the flank - facing direction) |