a) proper alignments:
| i) | width = toe/heel |
| ii) | depth = front foot 1 1/2 length of foot from rear foot |
| iii) | height = bend of supporting leg such that the opposite knee is at calf level of the supporting leg |
b) proper rotation:
| i) | feet = front - directly backward / rear - backward at 45 degree angle |
| ii) | body = backward at 45 degree angle |
c) proper weight distribution:
| i) | 10% / 90% - weight and positioning primarily over rear foot |
d) proper positioning:
| i) | back vertical |
| ii) | front foot on ball |
Form Specific
a) improper positioning:
| i) | 'cup and saucer' improper positioning - when required |
Comments
a) Common errors:
| i) | not having the front foot point backward |
| ii) | not having the proper width (toe / heel alignment) or depth (front foot 1 1/2 length of foot from rear foot) |
| iii) | uneven weight distribution (10% / 90%) |
| iv) | not keeping the back up straight |
| v) | not having the knees properly bent |
b) It is very common to not draw the feet to the proper positioning (depth and rotation)
Example of proper Twist (front / right)
Example of proper Twist (front / right)
Example of improper foot rotation (front - not facing forward at 45 degree angle) for Twist (front / right)
Example of improper foot rotation (rear - not facing directly forward) for Twist (front / right)
Example of improper width alignment (heel - toe / too wide) for Twist (front / right)
Example of improper width alignment (heel - toe / too narrow) for Twist (front / right)
Example of improper depth alignment (heel - knee / too shallow) for Twist (front / right)
Example of improper depth alignment (heel - knee / too deep) for Twist (front / right)