1a-b-c)

Close to Meditating Horse

Gaze

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Improper point of reference

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Attention should be directed (and remain through entire close) to front (12:00H) of fixed form reference

Execution - Alignment

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Improper hand/arm positioning

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Salutation hands should be position in front of right shoulder (not left)

2)

Attention

Coordination

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Improper maneuver timing

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Correct maneuver timing:

·Hands should first be raised above head (palms upward)

·Arms should be arched to the sides with the step into the attention stance

·Arms and feet should be timed to conclude simultaneously

Execution - Alignment

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Improper positioning

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Hands should be raised to be directly above the head (vertically in-line) (before arch to the side is initiated)