I was asking Shifu yesterday about the above positioning as I was not sure of the intention and correct alignment. Shifu explained that the Left side shoulder/elbow, knee and foot form one straight line, in order that we are in the best optimal position. Our gaze is immediately to the front of the left foot. In this way, the right upper back/lower right shoulder position has correct energy and stability in the position. IF we were to raise our head up, or turn towards the R elbow, that energy in the upper back/lower right shoulder is lost.
For application, we did a pulling action with the R hand, as the L elbow would apply a greater force to torque or strike an opponent's limb.
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