TIP #1: Pay particular attention to the athlete’s heel of the trail leg to determine if it spins/turns outward (posterior lateral). This is a normal movement compensation when Big-Toe flexion/mobility is limited.
TIP #2: As the athlete reaches across his body (transverse), make notice with how their front foot makes contact with the ground. If the foot lifts/teeters on the outside edge, this is a normal movement compensation when T-Spine Mobility is limited.
TIP #3: As the athlete reaches up and over while flexing the core laterally (frontal plane), take notice if the athlete bends forward in order to touch the ground. If observed, this is a normal movement compensation when lateral T-Spine Mobility is limited.
TIP #4: As the athlete reaches around and behind toward the ankle of the rear leg, make notice if the athlete is able to maintain balance and touch the ankle (lateral malleolus). If limitation is obersved, this is a normal movement compensation when Thoracic Extension is limited.