The speakers use the Zornhau to discuss a practical detail often obscured by a single fixed interpretation of a technique. A descending line toward the ear crosses the head, neck, and shoulder, making it difficult to evade without moving the body or feet. A line toward the crown may be immediately dangerous but can be escaped more readily by ducking beneath it. The manual's Ringeck material treats both lines as legitimate tactical choices whose value depends on the defender's likely response.
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Target choice in the Zornhau
The review compares strikes toward the ear and crown of the head to show how target selection changes both lethality and evasive options.