rugwithlegs

I was re- reading the original post.

Other things for me - many pics out there look like Nage's arms are spread very wide. This is a little more from my Taiji background, but I keep the hand still in my center. Same corrections for Shihonage, Tenchinage, and Iriminage - put the arm too far to the side, no way to engage the pectoral muscles and the arms are much weaker for it. I often talk about pouring a glass of water on my head.

Also from recent Taiji play, the one basic technique is Kao or shoulder. Working with it, I realized it wasn't about the shoulder joint but rather getting so close to Uke's center that their balance is compromised. Playing with Maai, and often making contact with body parts that Budo calls Koshi - much more than the hip joint.

Just ideas.