| a) | proper alignments: |
| i) | width = toe/heel |
| ii) | depth = front foot 1 1/2 length of foot from rear foot |
| iii) | height = bend of rear leg such that front shin is vertical over front toes |
| b) | proper rotation: |
| i) | feet = front - directly forward / rear - forward at 45 degree angle |
| ii) | body = forward 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 |
| b) | proper execution: |
| i) | stance is typically held for a short period of time to emphasis its importance in the form (i.e. slightly longer than a typical transition maneuver) |
Comments
| 1) | Some of the most common mistakes of the Cat are: |
| i) | not having the front foot point forward |
| ii) | not having the proper width (toe / heel alignment) or depth (front vertical shin) |
| iii) | uneven weight distribution (10% / 90%) |
| iv) | not keeping the back up straight |
| v) | not keeping the rear leg bent |
| b) | It is very common to not draw the feet to the proper positioning (depth and rotation) when immediately transitioning to the next move. |
Example of Proper 45 degree Cat
Example of Proper 45 degree Cat
Example of improper depth for 45 degree Cat
Example of improper width alignment for 45 degree Cat
Example of improper front foot rotation for 45 degree Cat