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This variation is generally considered non-destructive.

 

The weight transfer during execution of the stomp in Scraping Hoof is varied by changing the degree in which the weight transfer is executed. On the minimum side of the scale, the weight transfer is just limited to dropping the foot down into a stomp position without any appreciable body weight being applied to the strike - merely the weight of the leg enhanced by the downward power generated by the execution of the strike. On the maximum side of the scale, there is a complete transfer of weight; to the point in which the opposite foot is lifted at the conclusion of the maneuver. In the middle is some other transfer of weight - usually demonstrated by moving the weight either evenly between each foot, such as demonstrated in a horse stance; or by moving the majority of the weight to the striking foot without lifting the opposite foot.

 

Rationale For / Against - by Degree

Most practitioners on the upper end of the scale, rationalize the lifting of the opposite foot as an effort to highlight not only to themselves, but also to the observer, that the weight is completely transferred to the striking foot. Further, they rationalize that this form of accentuation is needed to compensate for what they consider a high degree of knowledge attrition among practitioners about the stomps in this form.

 

Most practitioners in the middle generally rationalize that accentuating the weight transfer is not needed, but is sufficiently demonstrated by the shifting of the weight to the striking foot. Also, that lifting the opposite foot highlights something that should not be highlighted, but instead should be left up to the practitioner to learn, understand and demonstrate. Plus, highlighting a maneuver that is hidden in plain sight or no more important than the other maneuvers draws the observer's attention to the maneuver needlessly and is unwarranted.

 

Most practitioners at the lower end of the weight transfer scale either do not generally consider the weight transfer at all or were never taught that the strike needs weight transfer. Furthermore, they generally do not have a rationale as to why there is no weight transfer given to the stomp.

 

Note: Regardless of the degree, this variation is considered non-destructive as long as the practitioner understands the proper execution of stomps and the importance of weight transfer. But, from an observer's perspective, it can sometimes be hard to determine whether the weight transfer is sufficient or not and can sometimes be very subjective between observers. But, to the experienced observer, it is generally relatively easy to recognize that the degree of weight transfer being demonstrated is not sufficient.