Front Kick
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Written Analysis: Analyze the following
- Stage: Identify the stage of the skill that is exhibited (e.g. beginner, intermediate, expert).
- Stage Characteristics: Describe 2-3 features of the movement on the video that is characteristic of the stage identified.
- What to Change: Identify and describe the most important aspect of the skill that will need to be changed for the subject to improve.
- Cue: Write the single most important verbal instructional cue to help the performer improve.
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Front Kick Analysis
Stage: Intermediate/expert
Characteristics: Good technique with kick, but a little balance issue present. Kicks with ball of foot, more so with second foot than first. Arms maintain block position during second kick, but in first the left arm drops from block position.
What to change: Kicks should be no higher than necessary to maintain balance. Maitain blocking positions with arms and do not let gaurd down. Eyes on opponent.
Cues: Eyes on target, maintain balance, and keep arms up for blocking.