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