Downward elbow

[Bneterasedmynam]

Yes I am in fact going to open this can of worms. Now having been clubbed in the past with a downward elbow I might disagree to some extent as to it's "effectiveness". I see it as a possibility type move rather than a threat ender though. But my real question here is what is the best target of that move?? The neck?? The base of the skull?? I have heard so many opinions on where to land that move that figured I would see what you guys think is the most effective use of a downward elbow.

[Raving&Drooling]

Downward elbow to the balls is illegal because it's too effective. Duh.

[huge]

Like so:

[Vieux Normand]

What is the "best target" for any downward strike?

You might also want to consider the relative positions of the fighters involved.

[Holy Moment]

[Volya]

I've never used one in sparring/fighting ever. I did use one while playing football. went up for the ball (I'm a goalkeeper) and the other teams striker charged me while I was in the air. Ref stopped play, but as I came down I smashed a downward elbow into his suprascapular (cos why the hell not). He walked away pretty sore and was for quite a while.

/story.

[Arskanator]

Why is opening a can of worms considered such a bad thing? I mean, it's just worms. They're kinda gross, but that's about all they are.

Try opening a can of bees.

[Vieux Normand]

Try opening a can of bees.

Sure.

Put 'em in there first.

[Bneterasedmynam]

Why is opening a can of worms considered such a bad thing? I mean, it's just worms. They're kinda gross, but that's about all they are.

Try opening a can of bees.

You obviously have not seen this movie: You will never look at worms the same way again.

[cereus]

Is that "Squirm"?