Pose Reference
Open-Hand Follow-Through with a Released Knife Prop
Open-Hand Follow-Through with a Released Knife Prop. Study focus: An extended arm ending in an open hand, separated from a single airborne prop.
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- Primary study focus
- An extended arm ending in an open hand, separated from a single airborne prop.
- 30-second exercise
- Mark the hand and knife as separate masses, then the shoulder and staggered feet.
- 2-minute exercise
- Trace wrist to elbow and shoulder; keep the hand-to-prop gap distinct from finger overlap. Preserve one rigid knife silhouette without duplicating it along a path.
- Reference limitation
- The prop placement is a visual brief, not a verified trajectory or instruction for throwing a knife.
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General practice tips
Begin with the main gesture and large body masses. Check overlaps and visible contact points before adding small details. Use the exercises above to focus this particular study.
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