BLOCK LOW TO THE RIGHT (holding the ball)

This posture is sometimes done in the slow form with the lower
arm in the palm up position; this is only done to allow beginners
to understand where to place their hands. The correct posture is
done with the lower arm in a palm down position. Photo No. 9. In
this posture the harder area of the forearm is used to block the attack
and so not damage the soft area of the arm. There are times however
when the hold the ball posture is used.
You are being attacked with a left low upper punch to your right rib
area, (one of the most potent areas to attack). You bring the left arm
across to your right as you swivel slightly to the right in order to
keep your palms in your center. Your weight is placed on the left leg
to receive the power. You block the attacker’s arm from underneath,
keeping your right palm on top of your left to stop his hand from
slipping upward and re-attacking. Photo No. 10. You must keep
your left fingers relaxed to prevent damage. This technique can be
practiced on both sides one after the other as you swivel on your
heels to meet the attack and it can become quite fast. Photo No. 11.
This sort of blocking technique can be used to block all kinds of
middle area kicks followed up by an immediate attack, (covered in
the advanced section.) P’ENG