1)

Transition

Coordination

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Improper maneuver conclusion

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Transition should remain as distinct maneuver (and not be merged with following maneuver)

2a)

Step-thru (Foot Maneuver) / Forearm (Downward)

Coordination

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Improper forearm / foot maneuver timing

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Correct timing:

·The downward forearm should be timed to conclude simultaneously with the settle into horse stance

Execution - Path

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Improper execution path

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Forearms should follow an upward, then downward, arching path (not a linear, then downward path)

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Lean of stance (forward / sideways)

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Back should be kept relatively perpendicular to the ground throughout maneuver

2b)

Elbow (Outward)

Coordination

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Improper timing

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(Optional) Elbow should be timed to conclude simultaneously with push-pull of opposite arm and in-place stance weight shifting (Body English)

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Improper maneuver conclusion

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Elbow should remain as recognizable maneuver (and not be merged with following strike) - although this maneuver should flow smoothly into the following maneuver

Execution - Alignment

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Improper stance

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Maneuver should remain in an offset horse stance and not shift into a neutral bow

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Lean of stance (forward / sideways)

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Back should be kept relatively perpendicular to the ground throughout maneuver

3)

Elbow (Inward, Overhead)

Coordination

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Improper timing

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Elbow should be timed to conclude simultaneously with the settle into the horse stance

Execution - Alignment

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Improper stance

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Maneuver should remain in an offset horse stance and not shift into a neutral bow

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Lean of stance (forward / sideways)

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Back should be kept relatively perpendicular to the ground throughout maneuver

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Improper weight distribution

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Concluding weight distribution should remain relatively neutral (50% / 50%)

Execution - Path

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Improper strike path

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Elbow should make a circular (elliptical) path of travel, not a relatively linear one

4)

Transition

Coordination

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Improper foot maneuver / arm retraction timing

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Both the retraction of arms and stance shift should be timed to conclude simultaneously with settle into the horse