| a) | proper alignments: |
| i) | height = elbow slightly bent during and after execution of block (not "locked out") |
| ii) | width = blocking arm extended to same shoulder |
| iii) | depth = blocking arm extended parallel to front knee after execution |
| iv) | palm facing downward (toward leg) |
| b) | improper execution: |
| i) | not obeying Economy of Motion principle: |
| 1) | chamber motion done too high (face height instead of parallel to ground) |
| ii) | improper angles of execution |
| 1) | not executed parallel to body |
| c) | improper positioning: |
| i) | not keeping back straight (leaning) |
Form Specific
| a) | improper execution: |
| i) | not rotating body into stance with delivery of block |
Example of proper Downward Block (left)
Examples of improper Downward Block execution
improper height - high / low, leaning,
improper width - narrow / wide, improper cocking - too high