In striking technique, a vertical target should be struck ______; a horizontal target should be struck ______.

In striking technique, a vertical target should be struck ______; a horizontal target should be struck ______.

• A. Vertical target vertically; Horizontal target horizontally
• B. Vertical target horizontally; Horizontal target vertically
• C. Vertical target horizontally; Horizontal target horizontally
• D. Vertical target vertically; Horizontal target vertically

Answer: (B)

Strike direction should be perpendicular to the target’s orientation. A vertical target presents up-and-down length, so delivering a horizontal strike crosses its surface, maximizing contact and energy transfer and reducing the chance of glancing along the edge. A horizontal target, being left-to-right in shape, is best met with a vertical strike to again cross its face and drive force through effectively. So a vertical target is struck horizontally, and a horizontal target is struck vertically. Maintain solid body mechanics to keep the strike on that perpendicular path.

Strike direction should be perpendicular to the target’s orientation. A vertical target presents up-and-down length, so delivering a horizontal strike crosses its surface, maximizing contact and energy transfer and reducing the chance of glancing along the edge. A horizontal target, being left-to-right in shape, is best met with a vertical strike to again cross its face and drive force through effectively. So a vertical target is struck horizontally, and a horizontal target is struck vertically. Maintain solid body mechanics to keep the strike on that perpendicular path.