Fair Lady Works the Shuttles 玉女穿梭
Yù nǚ chuān suō
How to do it
Moving to four corners: one forearm rises to ward above the head, palm out, while the other palm pushes forward – like a weaver throwing a shuttle across the loom.
Step by step
- Hold a ball, turn toward the corner
- Step out into bow stance
- The forearm rises above the forehead, palm out
- The other palm pushes forward
- repeat to other corners
Breathing
Exhale as you rise and push.
Health focus
Turning and stepping balance; shoulder mobility.
Common mistakes
- Lifting the shoulder with the arm
- Pushing ahead of the step
Martial meaning
Lifts an incoming strike while counter-striking.
How it varies between styles
| Yang | Four corners in the long form, two in the 24 form. |
|---|---|
| Chen | 'Jade Girl Works at Shuttles' – includes a jumping turn. |
| Wu | 'Jade Lady Works Shuttles'. |
| Sun | Four repetitions. |
| Seated | Raise one forearm above the head and push with the other hand, turning to each side. |
Where it appears
- Simplified 24 (Beijing Form) – step 18: Fair Lady Works the Shuttles (left & right)
- Yang Family Traditional 103 Form – step 62: Fair Lady Works at Shuttles
- Chen Practical Method Yilu – 81 Movements – step 51: Jade Girl Works at Shuttles
- Chen Laojia Yilu (Old Frame First Road) – 74 Movements – step 48: Jade Girl Works the Shuttles
- Cheng Man-ch'ing 37-Posture Short Form – step 32: Fair Lady Works the Shuttles, Left
- Cheng Man-ch'ing 37-Posture Short Form – step 33: Fair Lady Works the Shuttles, Right (two more corners, Grasp Bird's Tail, Single Whip, Snake Creeps Down)
- Wu Jianquan 108 Long Form – step 65: Jade Lady Works Shuttles Twice
- Wu Jianquan 108 Long Form – step 68: Jade Lady Works Shuttles Twice
- Sun Style 73 Competition Form – step 58: Jade Lady Works the Shuttles
Animated 2D guide (front view). The highlighted leg carries the weight, the faint trails show the path of the hands, and the cue at the top suggests the breath.
Video demonstrations 影片
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