At normal speed the eye may not pick up the huge internal rotation of Naomi's knees as she lands her split. Her knees actually appear to touch and her base is about 1 foot in width. This is very significant on a number of levels. Firstly, it is a strength issue. If a player goes in this position her core strength must immediately be investigated especially her glute and vastus medialis control.

This lack of strength in turn will make it almost impossible for Naomi to land her split 1 foot before the other, or to open the hip for a fast lateral movement. the risk of a repetitive strain injury to the knee is high here, as is the risk of a highly inefficient, uncoordinated movement pattern.