LOL - how rediculous
I agree with edmund - its a punch not a push like in your analogy.
I really doubt youve sparred with someone of equal or better skill if at all....
I certainly could PUSH the object though - even if i were to test your analogy
The only necessity is to be in range, hence why a HALF step is favoured.
I only wish i was in your area - its a very easy concept to SHOW rather than discuss.
I wouldnt want to hit you out of anamosity, but just to hear you say "Ho Gwai Tong"