| a) | proper alignments: |
| i) | height = elbow slightly bent during execution of block (not "locked out") |
| ii) | depth = blocking arm extended parallel to front knee after execution |
| iii) | width = blocking arm extended to opposite shoulder |
| iv) | palm facing diagonally upward |
| b) | improper execution: |
| i) | not obeying Economy of Motion principle: |
| 1) | cocking weapon prior to delivery |
| c) | improper positioning: |
| i) | not keeping back straight (leaning) |
Form Specific
| a) | improper execution: |
| i) | not executed to proper angles of execution |
| 1) | path of travel like standard block (not parrying block) |
| 2) | rotation of hand like standard block (not parrying block) |
Comments
| a) | This block is executed as a parrying block, not as a standard block. This means that the path of travel is diagonally toward the body, not parallel to the body and the hand is rotated to point diagonally upward, not directly upward. Due to these changes, the final positioning of the blocking arm / hand varies slightly from executions of this block in previous forms. |
Example of proper Inside Downward - Palm-Up Block (right)
(from twist stance)
Examples of improper Inside Downward - Palm Up Block execution
improper depth - far / close, improper width - narrow / wide,
improper hand rotation, leaning