| a) | improper execution: |
| i) | not obeying Economy of Motion principle / Create a stable base rule: |
| 1) | creating too many adjustments with feet: |
| A) | breaking the heel (lifting/moving rear of foot before moving front of foot) |
| B) | adjusting/rotating feet prior to/during foot maneuvers |
| C) | adjusting the foot not used in a foot maneuver |
| D) | re-adjusting foot used in foot maneuver, after maneuver |
| ii) | improper pivoting: |
| 1) | executing a twist through instead of a step through (splitting timing of distance/rotation during foot maneuver) |
| 2) | pivoting prior to or after execution of block / strike (see timing errors section) |
| iii) | executing a cat stance as a separate motion – i.e. holding cat stance too long |
Example of bobbing during a step through, forward