| a) | proper alignments: |
| i) | width = toe/heel |
| ii) | depth = heel/knee |
| iii) | height = slight bend of front knee - rear leg straight |
| b) | proper rotation: |
| i) | feet = front foot forward at 45 degree angle - rear foot directly forward |
| ii) | body = directly forward |
| c) | proper weight distribution: |
| i) | 60% / 40% |
| d) | proper positioning: |
| i) | back vertical |
Form Specific
| a) | improper positioning: |
| i) | no full rotation forward - on snapping strikes |
| ii) | not maintaining both feet flat |
Comments
| a) | Some of the most common mistakes of the Forward Bow are: |
| i) | not having front foot point forward at 45 degree angle |
| ii) | not having rear foot point directly forward |
| iii) | not having the proper width (toe / heel alignment) or depth (heel / knee alignment) |
| iv) | uneven weight distribution (60% / 40%) |
| v) | not keeping the back up straight |
| vi) | not keeping the rear foot flat |
| vii) | not rotating the body to point directly forward (either under rotating or over rotating) |
Example of Proper Forwardl Bow
Example of Proper Forward Bow
Example of improper rear foot angle for Forward Bow
Example of rear heel not planted for Forward Bow
Example of improper width (wide) for Forward Bow
Example of improper width (narrow) for Forward Bow