1. Mabu turned stance, alternating chuanzhang. The chuanzhang may be palm down or sideways. Go to full extension for each strike, opening the upper back. Stay low in the stance. Keep the rear hand under the elbow and strike directly from there. Keep the thumbs tucked in. Strike high, to about forehead height. Try to understand the connection between the hands, so that two become one. This practice really reaches out to loosen up the shoulders.
2. Mabu turned stance, same side chuanzhang repeats. Drop back slightly into an empty stance, then shift forward to chuanzhang.
3. Mabu turned stance, smooth and gentle palm up chuanzhang, then carefully close to grab and daishou. Alternate sides. Be sure to reach out into the heel of the palm before closing to daishou. Do not over pull, just a small movement.
4. Stand facing a horizontal stick. Chuanzhang then coil the forearm around the stick to grab.