| a) | proper alignments: |
| i) | 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)