Proper Wrist Position

The wrist should be straight and fairly firm as the first step and push away begin. Keeping a straight and fairly firm wrist doesn't mean bending the wrist back. Cupping or bending the wrist forward is not recommended either. Because of physical makeup, it is more difficult for a woman to keep her wrist straight and firm, and often the wrist is in the wrong position at the point of beginning the approach. Extreme concentration is essential for proper wrist position.