The perfect shin kick

Notice how the other leg is being used for the perfect shin kick. If you are kicking from the right leg, the left foot turns in slightly, to give you balance, and pass the power to the other leg, from the hip. The torso also shifts a bit, but your face must continue looking at the target. The other foot is also tapping, to distract the target, because he should not guess where or which leg is going to kick, plus, a tap provides the in-between pause, very essential for balancing once you throw the kick into the air. These minor details are very important for you to ensure that you do not lose your balance .. this could happen for several reasons

• that your opponent moves out of range, if he is a good fighter
• Or you misread the strength of block of the target, again if he is a good fighter. 
• even if the target falls, there is a possibility of you losing your balance. 

All these factors can dislodge your own balance in a fight. A good stance and a good support from the other leg is important for the perfect poise in your kick!

As you can also see I am showing you different levels where the shin kick may land -- low, middle, high. This  involves flexibility. A fighter without flexibility, he is asking for trouble because it is important to be able to stretch your kick where you want it. The shin is the weapon, the landing depends on your flexibility and agility. You can catch the target where you want -- at the leg, the torso, or even the face.

Work on that!