In a snatch, which fault is Moving onto the toes early?

• A. Lack of hip extension
• B. Early arm pull
• C. Moving onto the toes early
• D. Receiving too wide

Answer: (C)

Foot position and balance during the catch in the snatch determine whether you can stabilize the bar overhead. Moving onto the toes early shifts your weight forward onto the balls of your feet, which narrows your base of support and makes it hard to absorb and control the bar. That forward shift often causes the bar to drift away from your torso or force you to chase it under the bar, leading to a failed or washed-out receiving position. The fix is to land with the weight on the midfoot to heel, keep your chest up, and let the hips and legs drive you under the bar so you can catch with a solid, centered base. Early arm pull and receiving too wide describe other issues that affect the bar path and positioning, while lack of hip extension affects power production rather than foot placement at the catch.