| a) | proper alignments: |
| i) | width = toe/heel |
| ii) | depth = front foot 1 1/2 length of foot from rear foot |
| iii) | height = bend of supporting leg such that the opposite knee is at calf level of the supporting leg |
| b) | proper rotation: |
| i) | feet = front - directly backward / rear - backward at 45 degree angle |
| ii) | body = backward 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 |
Comments
| a) | Some of the most common mistakes of the rear Cat are: |
| i) | not having the front foot point backward |
| ii) | not having the proper width (toe / heel alignment) or depth (front foot 1 1/2 length of foot from rear foot) |
| iii) | uneven weight distribution (10% / 90%) |
| iv) | not keeping the back up straight |
| v) | not having the knees properly bent |
| b) | It is very common to not draw the feet to the proper positioning (depth and rotation). |
Example of Proper rear 45 degree Cat
Example of Proper rear 45 degree Cat
Example of improper depth for rear 45 degree Cat
Example of improper width alignment for rear 45 degree Cat
Example of improper front foot rotation for rear 45 degree Cat