I use a raised oche at home for practice...it's just a simple board that's taped securely to the garage floor that gives me a reference line. It just makes it easier since I don't have to stare down at my feet to make sure I'm behind the line.
One thing I try not to do is put any body weight against the oche. The board is secure so it could easily be done....but since none of the pubs have raised oches, I don't want to get in the habit during practice and potentially affect my throw in league matches.
You can definitely get closer to the board if you angle your foot/put your weight against a raised oche.
I noticed Barney's front food is actually angled against the raised oche...he wouldn't be able to repeat that same stance on a flat surface.
Guess this is the first time I noticed it...even the announcers made a surprised comment when this camera angle was shown during the match. They made a comment how his ankle is almost in front of the oche line (and his ankle is resting on the corner of the oche) and his body weight is over the line. Seems uncomfortable.
Is this common for a lot pros that play most of their games on a raised oche?
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One thing I try not to do is put any body weight against the oche. The board is secure so it could easily be done....but since none of the pubs have raised oches, I don't want to get in the habit during practice and potentially affect my throw in league matches.
You can definitely get closer to the board if you angle your foot/put your weight against a raised oche.
I noticed Barney's front food is actually angled against the raised oche...he wouldn't be able to repeat that same stance on a flat surface.
Guess this is the first time I noticed it...even the announcers made a surprised comment when this camera angle was shown during the match. They made a comment how his ankle is almost in front of the oche line (and his ankle is resting on the corner of the oche) and his body weight is over the line. Seems uncomfortable.
Is this common for a lot pros that play most of their games on a raised oche?
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