A idiom referring to a specific form of step-through error physically distinguishable by the head not staying directly above the core throughout the maneuver; rather it lags the core creating a variable bend in the stance throughout the execution of the maneuver.

Comments:

This is a negative term and describes a common error of execution demonstrated typically by beginning practitioners.

This error is most often associated with the transition from an attention stance (or natural stance) to a neutral bow stance. But is also frequently associated with the step-through in reverse foot maneuver.

This transitional error can typically best be visualized from the side where the practitioner moves the lower part of their body first and the head lags behind, until the end of the maneuver; at which point the head is then brought directly above the lower region.

This practice is considered an error because one of the major reasons to execute a foot maneuver is to create distance between yourself and the opponent(s); and this practice is in contrast to that goal - leaving one of the major targets on your body (i.e. the head) in-place longer that is necessary. Thus lagging the lower part of the body.

This error is closely related to (and breaks) the American Kenpo saying: "never lean".

Derivation:

The term's nomenclature is borrowed from the layman's term of the same, but has a completely different meaning. The nomenclature crates a pithy, memorable, and almost comical visual of the error.

Related Definition(s):

Move, Position

Related Term(s):

Body Alignment

Related Basic(s):

Foot Maneuver, Stance