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Transition |
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Coordination |
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Improper arm / foot maneuver timing |
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Raise of left hand and chamber of right arm should be timed to conclude simultaneously with step into transitory forward bow (no settle) |
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Execution - Execution Angle |
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Improper execution direction |
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Entire technique should be executed on the diagonal line (1:30H-7:30H) and not the major line (12:00H-6:00H) |
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Execution - Alignment |
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Lean of stance (forward) |
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Back should be kept relatively perpendicular to the ground upon completion of maneuver |
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Improper weapon execution height |
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Raise of fist should conclude at relative face height |
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1b) |
Inverted Punch |
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Coordination |
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Improper timing |
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Punch should be timed to conclude simultaneously with settle into neutral bow |
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Execution - Alignment |
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Improper maneuver height |
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Punch should be executed to conclude at upper chest height |
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Execution - Path |
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Improper strike path |
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Punch should be executed on relatively linear path (not circular) |
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2a) |
Lever |
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Coordination |
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Improper arm / foot maneuver timing |
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Lever should be timed to conclude simultaneously with further settle into neutral bow (Body English) |
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Execution - Execution Angle |
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Improper execution angle |
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Maneuver should conclude with fist pointing diagonally upward and away |
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Execution - Alignment |
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Lean of stance (forward) |
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Back should be kept relatively perpendicular to the ground upon completion of maneuver |
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Improper maneuver height |
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Lever should conclude with elbow at relative hip height |
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Execution - Execution |
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Missing maneuver |
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(Optional) Transition from punch to lever should include open and close of hand (to simulate grab) |
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2b) |
Half-knuckle Punch |
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Coordination |
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Improper hand / foot maneuver timing |
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Half-knuckle should be timed to make potential contact at furthest point of forward stance rotation (transitory forward bow) and conclude simultaneously with settle back into neutral bow |
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Execution - Execution Angle |
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Improper strike angle |
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Half-knuckle should be executed at a downward, diagonal angle (making slight contact with wrist of left arm) |
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Execution - Execution |
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Missing maneuver |
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Stance rotation into transitory forward bow should occur with half-knuckle strike |
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Improper method of execution |
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Half-knuckle should be executed as snap (not thrust) |
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Lean of stance (forward) |
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Back should be kept relatively perpendicular to the ground throughout execution of maneuver |
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Execution - Weapon Formation |
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Improper hand formation |
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Right hand should have fingers bent at middle knuckles with thumb tucked to side of hand |