| a) | proper alignments: |
| i) | width = toe/heel |
| ii) | depth = heel/knee |
| iii) | height = slight bend of front knee - rear leg straight |
| b) | proper rotation: |
| i) | feet = front foot forward at 45 degree angle - rear foot directly forward |
| ii) | body = directly forward |
| c) | proper weight distribution: |
| i) | 60% / 40% |
| d) | proper positioning: |
| i) | back vertical |
Form Specific
| a) | improper positioning: |
| i) | no full rotation forward - on snapping strikes |
| ii) | not maintaining both feet flat |
Comments
| a) | Common errors: |
| i) | not having front foot point forward at 45 degree angle |
| ii) | not having rear foot point directly forward |
| iii) | not having the proper width (toe / heel alignment) or depth (heel / knee alignment) |
| iv) | uneven weight distribution (60% / 40%) |
| v) | not keeping the back up straight |
| vi) | not keeping the rear foot flat |
| vii) | not rotating the body to point directly forward (either under rotating or over rotating) |
Example of proper Forward Bow (right)
Example of proper Forward Bow (right)
Example of improper foot rotation (front - not pointing forward at 45 degree angle) for Forward Bow (right)
Example of improper foot rotation (rear - not pointing directly forward) for Forward Bow (right)
Example of improper foot placement (rear - heel not planted) for Forward Bow (right)
Example of improper width alignment (toe - heel / too wide) for Forward Bow (right)
Example of improper width alignment (toe - heel / too narrow) for Forward Bow (right)
Example of improper depth alignment (heel - knee / too shallow) for Forward Bow (right)
Example of improper depth alignment (heel - knee / too deep) for Forward Bow (right)