Posted by: Graylon (g_dunc@hotmail.com) on Tue Dec 4 09:59:28 2007

> Graylon,
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> Perhaps. But isn't it easier to stride with the front foot naturally square then open naturally? This does not impede any hip rotation.
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> You stated...""If you have a firm back leg to load against, not on, and a firm bent front knee you can land on your toe at touch down even if it is opened. You can remain balanced or weight slightly forward of balance.""
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> I think that you are getting way to complicated for a natural movement
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> Jimmy

Jimmy,

It really isn't that complicated. My explanation may seem complicated because of my ability to explain with the written word. But to me the front toe naturally wants to land slightly open, at about a 45 degree angle, to try and keep it closed you have to force the heel forward. Which to me is not a natural relaxed move.

Graylon