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[Sharla]

It's fairly complicated really isn't it!

Hitmandonny's comment makes sense to me because if i gather correctly:

• sidestep too far and you open up like Chris says
• move your left foot across first like Chris says to set up the pivot I guess you wouldn't want to move it too far because it will move your head over your right side a fair bit and make it difficult to move when neccessary
• Keep your left foot angled in a bit and stance not too square to begin with and your body is less likely to be open when you do sidestep
• BUT angle your front foot too much and be completely sideways and you'll have the same problem as in the second doc point.

Does that make sense? Do I understand? So basically you need to combine a few variable to add up to something which works for you rather than just one thing?

[Chris Nagel]

Good work analyzing the pros and cons Sharla. Also keep in mind that there's a time a place for everything. A great fighter knows when to break the rules, i.e. crossing the feet, bringing the rear foot forward, squaring up, etc. Find out what works for you and always keep an open mind in finding another or better way of doing things.