The quality with which the forms are practiced has a major influence on the ability to apply the WT principles in actual combat.
The sequence of movements in the relatively short WingTsun forms is quickly learned, but even masters constantly refine their execution.
Naturally one could discuss countless aspects to which particular attention must be paid when practicing the forms, but the object of this series is not an exhaustive analysis of all the movements in a form. Instead Dai-Sifu Schembri provides examples of important aspects which should be noted.

Siu Nim Tau

3rd set:
The left hand is opened and pushed forward along the centreline. When it has reached its furthest position (anatomically defined if the hand does not rise; the elbow is then approx. a fist’s breadth from the body), the hand is brought from the Tan-Sao position to the Wu-Sao position by a Huen-Sao movement.

NOTE: Make sure the Wu-Sao moves forward when becoming erect. The change in the hand position makes it anatomically possible to advance the hand further than in the Tan-Sao position without leaving the centreline in an upward direction.

4th set:
The longest set in the Siu-Nim-Tau begins with a left sideways Gam-Sao, followed by the same movement on the right. A double Gam-Sao is then performed to the rear, then to the front. From here both arms are brought to the Lan-Sao position in front of the chest, at the height of the centreline. The left arm is above the right. After a brief glance to both sides, both arms move sideways to perform Fak-Sao. They then return to the double Lan-Sao position, with the right over the left. The double Lan-Sao becomes a double Jam-Sao, followed by a double Tok-Sao and double Jat-Sao. A finger-strike at eye level is then performed with both arms. After a downward ”long-bridge“ Gam-Sao with the arms stretched, and a subsequent lift, the set ends with Sao-Chong.
Naturally there are many details to be noted in a movement sequence of this length. In this series Dai-Sifu Schembri will always concentrate on one particular aspect, however.

NOTE: When changing from the double Lan-Sao to the double Jam-Sao, make sure the elbows sink as low as possible.