Unwinding Pendulum

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Unwinding Pendulum

Maneuver(s) - Topic / Issue

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Suggested Improvement

1a)

Downward Block

 




Coordination

 




Improper hand / foot maneuver timing

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Block should be executed to conclude with settle into twist stance



Execution - Execution Path

 




Improper path

 

Blocking arm should follow a parrying path diagonally backward (not outward)

 

Maneuver(s) - Topic / Issue

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Suggested Improvement

1b)

Inward Block

 




Coordination

 




Improper block / foot maneuver timing

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Block should be executed to conclude simultaneously with settle into neutral bow



Execution - Positioning

 




Improper arm positioning

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Cocked arm should not lose line of sight for following (upper body) maneuver

 

Maneuver(s) - Topic / Issue

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Suggested Improvement

2a)

Instep Kick

 




Execution - Execution Angle

 




Improper strike angle

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Strike should be executed on a directly forward path until after focal point is reached

 

Maneuver(s) - Topic / Issue

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Suggested Improvement

2b)

Plant

 




Coordination

 




Improper hand / foot maneuver timing

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Settle into twist stance should conclude while striking arm is still in motion (prior to focal point)

 

Maneuver(s) - Topic / Issue

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Suggested Improvement

2c)

Shape of Crane

 




Coordination

 




Improper strike / foot maneuver timing

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Strike should be timed to conclude after settle into twist stance



Improper hand / strike maneuver timing

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front hand should be timed to make contact with rear (striking) hand at focal point of strike