[Better this time, that's for sure. It's not much of a hit in terms of power, but they can work on that at another time. Now it's just the form that they need to get down.]

That's because you're putting your entire body into it, not just your arms. It works, but you have to be careful you don't over-balance and fall, especially if your target moves. They're not going to wait for you to get your feet back under you.