i was also taught to step out at 45 degress when throwing the rear thai kick. this is because it will get you out of your opponents range, as well as giving your kick more power. standing still, or taking a step foreward when throwing the kick will just get u knocked out. also, i notice for me, when i dont take that step, im much more likely to be off balanced.
as for the original poster, yeah you arent using enough hip in your kick, u need to roll your hip over more when u kick. something to think about when throwing the rear leg kick is the position of your lead foot. before the kick is thrown, the lead foot is pointing straight forward, at 12 o clock. when the kick is thrown, your lead foot should be pointing at 7 or 8, ensuring you pivoted enough.
as for the original poster, yeah you arent using enough hip in your kick, u need to roll your hip over more when u kick. something to think about when throwing the rear leg kick is the position of your lead foot. before the kick is thrown, the lead foot is pointing straight forward, at 12 o clock. when the kick is thrown, your lead foot should be pointing at 7 or 8, ensuring you pivoted enough.
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