| a) | proper alignments: |
| i) | width = toe/heel |
| ii) | depth = heel/knee |
| iii) | height = slight bend of knees |
b) proper rotation:
| i) | feet = forward at 45 degree angle |
| ii) | body = forward at 45 degree angle |
| c) | proper weight distribution: |
| i) | 50% / 50% between feet |
| d) | proper positioning: |
| i) | back vertical |
Form Specific
| a) | improper positioning: |
| i) | minor hand not covering / improper positioning of cover - when required |
Comments
| a) | Some of the most common mistakes of the Neutral Bow are: |
| i) | not having both feet point forward at 45 degree angle |
| ii) | not having the proper width (toe / heel alignment) or depth (heel / knee alignment) |
| iii) | uneven weight distribution (50% / 50%) |
| iv) | not keeping the back up straight |
| v) | not keeping the shoulders relaxed |
| vi) | not keeping the knees bent (i.e. too straight - causing the stance to be to high) |
| b) | One common way to ensure proper rotation of the feet and body in a Neutral Bow is to have the feet/body point to the corners (minor angles) when facing the major angles (12:00/3:00/6:00/9:00) and the walls (major angles) when facing the minor angles (1:30/4:30/7:30/10:30). |
Example of Proper Neutral Bow
Example of Proper Neutral Bow
Example of improper rear foot angle for Neutral Bow
Example of improper foot angles (both) for Neutral Bow
Example of improper front foot angle for Neutral Bow
Example of improper width (narrow) for Neutral Bow