1)

Double Punch

Coordination

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Improper strike / foot maneuver timing

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Punches should be executed to conclude simultaneously with settle into neutral bow

Execution - Execution Angle

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Improper strike angles

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Correct strike angles:

·Strikes should be executed parallel to each other and the floor

·Strikes should be executed such that both are extended the to the same distance in front of the body

·Strikes should be directly in-line on a vertical plane

Execution - Alignment

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Improper stance

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Maneuver should conclude into neutral bow (not forward bow)

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Improper hand / wrist alignment

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Wrists should be kept straight such that the punches make contact with the front of the first two knuckles of each hand

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Lean of stance (forward)

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Back should be kept relatively perpendicular to the ground upon completion of maneuver

Execution - Economy (right side)

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Improper path of travel

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Strikes should be executed from point of origin (not cocked first)

2a-b)

Forearms (Strikes / Clear) / Adjustment Step

Coordination

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Improper forearm / foot maneuver timing

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Correct timing:

·The horizontal downward forearm execution should be timed to conclude simultaneously with the settle of the foot maneuver

·The vertical inward forearm execution starts as soon as a path of travel is created by the downward movement of the opposite arm

·The vertical outward forearm is executed immediately after the opposite forearm execution is completed

Execution - Execution Angle

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Improper step angle

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Repositioned foot should be placed onto diagonal line

(remaining stance shifts will then have proper execution angles without further foot adjustments)

Execution - Alignment

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Vertical outward forearm maneuver executed with stance shift

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The vertical outward forearm should be executed as an isolated maneuver, without shifting into a forward bow

(the stance shift should not occur until the next maneuver)

2c)

Four-finger Poke

Coordination

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Improper strike timing (executed as isolated maneuver)

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The strike should be timed to be aided by the stance rotation and conclude simultaneously with the settle into the forward bow

Execution - Alignment

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Lean of stance (sideways)

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Back should be kept relatively perpendicular to the ground upon completion of maneuver

Execution - Weapon Formation

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Improper hand formation

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Fingers should be slightly spread apart with thumb tucked to the side of the palm area (not extended as independent digit)

3)

Straight Punch

Coordination

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Improper punch / foot maneuver / retraction arm timing

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Punch and retraction of hand execution should be timed to conclude with the settle into the horse stance, resulting in all movement stopping simultaneously

Execution - Weapon Formation / Position

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Improper hand formation / position

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Retracting hand should conclude in chambered position with hand closed and palm up

(unlike Short Form Three which allows for option of partially open hand at waist, palm down)