Isolation Sequence 1

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Isolation Sequence 1

Maneuver(s) - Topic / Issue

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Suggested Improvement

1)

Stomp (Twist)

 




Gaze

 




Improper point of reference

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Attention should be directed to downward



Execution - Path of Travel

 




Improper path of travel

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Foot should follow an arching path that extends to at least knee height



Execution - Alignment

 




Improper stance alignment

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Majority of weight should be aligned vertically with striking surface with knee relatively directly above foot upon completion



Improper hand/arm alignment

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Hands should be placed in a cup and saucer position at opposite hip of stomping foot (and remain there throughout the maneuver sequence)

 

Maneuver(s) - Topic / Issue

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Suggested Improvement

2)

Downward Roundhouse

 




Gaze

 




Improper point of reference

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Attention should be directed to lower front



Execution - Path of Travel

 




Improper path of travel

-

Foot should follow an arching path that extends to at least knee height



Execution - Alignment

 




Improper stance alignment

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At least 50 percent of weight should onto striking foot



Improper hand/arm alignment

-

Hands should remain in the cup and saucer position

 

Maneuver(s) - Topic / Issue

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Suggested Improvement

3)

Heel Stomp

 




Gaze

 




Improper point of reference

-

Attention should be directed to downward



Execution - Path of Travel

 




Improper path of travel

-

Foot should follow an arching path that extends to at least knee height



Execution - Alignment

 




Improper stance alignment

-

At least 50 percent of weight should onto striking foot



Improper hand/arm alignment

-

Hands should remain in the cup and saucer position