Extended Outward Block

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Extended Outward Block

a)proper alignments:
i)height = fist at eye-brow level
ii)width = blocking arm extended to outside of the same shoulder
iii)depth = elbow bent to vertical plane
iv)palm facing direct away from you

 

b)improper execution:
i)not obeying the rule of Margin for Error (also improper alignments):
1)not anchoring the elbow
2)not keeping the extended outward block vertical – i.e. over reaching
ii)not obeying the principle of Economy of Motion
1)over extending the block (outside of Outer Rim5)

 


Examples of improper Extended Outward Block execution (improper height - high / low, width, and depth - close / far)

Examples of improper Extended Outward Block execution
(improper height - high / low, width, and depth - close / far)