ROOT - Rooting¶
Where does force come from?
The Principle¶
No root = no chain. Force originates in the ground, travels up the legs, through the torso, out the arm.
Tripod + Arch + Screw = Root.
The Three Points¶
| Point | Location | Feeling |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Big toe mound | Medial forefoot | Pressure inside |
| 2. Little toe mound | Lateral forefoot | Pressure outside |
| 3. Heel center | Posterior | Weight back |
Triangle = stable base.
The Screw¶
| Foot | Direction | Cue |
|---|---|---|
| Right (FH) | Clockwise | "Screw in" |
| Left (FH) | Counter-clockwise | "Screw in" |
| Both | Into ground | "Drill the feet" |
The Arch¶
Active arch lift = spiral line tension.
| Arch State | Result |
|---|---|
| Collapsed | Knee caves, spiral line slack |
| Passive | Some tension, leaks at knee |
| Active lift | Spiral line taut, knee stable |
The Load Sequence (Forehand)¶
| Phase | Back Foot | Front Foot |
|---|---|---|
| Load | Thực (screwed in) | Hư (light) |
| Transfer | Releasing | Becoming Thực |
| Brake/Pulse | Hư (heel up) | Thực (pillar) |
The Drill¶
"Screw & Lift"
- Barefoot, athletic stance
- Screw right foot clockwise, feel arch lift
- Hold 5 seconds, feel spiral line tighten
- Switch feet, 10 reps each side
- Add: Shadow forehand, focus on screw → lift → brake
Goal: Feel the ground → arch → oblique connection.
The Cue¶
"Screw the feet. Lift the arch. Be the pillar."