General

Question 1

Line of direction

Answer 1

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Question 2

Half point

Answer 2

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Question 3

Heel

Answer 3

Heel is in contact with the ground and the sole of the foot is kept straight and inclined upwards. The heel is always placed without pressure, except in side heel and toe step in the Sean Truibhas (8th step). The working knee is kept straight when the foot is placed in an open position except 4th-opposite-5th.

Positions: 2nd, 3rd, 4th-opposite-5th, 5th

Question 4

Ground position

Answer 4

Both feet are in contact with the ground.

Question 5

Rear position

Answer 5

Working foot is to the rear of the supporting foot. In a rear position, the foot is never placed on the half point or on the heel.

Question 6

Toe

Answer 6

Toe is in contact with the ground, without pressure. In an open position the instep is arched and the knee of the working leg is straight except 4th-opposite-5th position (ex: 3rd step of sword/toe and heel step). In a closed position, the foot is vertical.