height = elbow slightly after execution of block (not "locked out")
ii)
width = blocking arm extended to center-line
iii)
depth = blocking arm extended to depth to front knee after execution
iv)
palm facing downward (toward ground)
b) improper execution:
i)
not obeying the rule of Margin for Error:
1)
hand not rotated properly
iii)
improper angles of execution
1)
not executed parallel to body (vertically)
c) improper body positioning:
i)
not keeping back straight (leaning)
iii)
improper hand rotation:
1)
hand not bent properly (fingers pointing downward)
2)
hand not rotated properly (fingers pointing forward / backward)
Form Specific
a) improper body positioning:
ii)
not rotated to forward bow (over / under rotation)
Comments
a) Common execution errors:
i)
over rotation into a twist stance during the execution of this block, combining the block with the next maneuver of the form (rotating into the twist stance)
Example of proper Push-Down Block (left)
(from forward bow)
Examples of improper Inside Downward - Palm Down Block execution
(improper depth - far / close, width - narrow / wide, improper hand rotation, improper wrist bend, leaning)
