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I've always been taught to keep the hand in front of you (as it is your guard), though you raise it and drop it (really you just cut like a sword, but more chopping than slashing). To make omote nage must raise at exactly the same time as uke raises to cut (and continue that raise) - a basic exercise in our dojo. This takes a lot of forward commitment and excellent timing but it is perfect for omote ikkyo since their arm is raising and their body is tensing to strike the blow (thus their whole body is thrown back very easily).
Ian
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