Side kick Recovery Phase

Recovery: Participant begins to return dexter knee to fighting stance. The dexter knee is still in flexion while left leg is balancing the body. Left foot remains in eversion. Elbows are flexed while hands are in fists protecting the face.

Shoulder Joint:
Left-Isometric
Right-Isometric

Shoulder Girdle:
Left-Isometric
Right-Isometric

Elbow:
Left-Flexed. Isometric
Right-Flexed. Isometric

Radioulnar Joint:
Left-Slight supination. Isometric
Right-Slight supination. Isometric

Wrist:
Left-Slight supination. Isometric
Right-Slight supination. Isometric

Hand:
Left-Isometric
Right-Isometric


Exercise for Side Kick:
A good practice for learning to throw a side kick would be a knee strike to the stomach or groin area. These exercises involve chambering of the knee which is what is necessary when throwing the side kick.