Master Nemesis
Well, as I see it, Rain intended to fling the dirt by letting go of it as his foot passed in front of Johnathan's face. By blocking and stopping its progress several inches before it reaches that point, the ploy fails.
*See cheapy drawing below*

Okay, I see why I'm confused now!
sweatdrop I had knocked your right arm to your right
more to deflect your incoming punch, by palm-blowing it away. I thought your blow would have come from the outside, hence why I was confused how it would deter me
sweatdrop I didn't realize you meant you pulled in before throwing your elbow
3nodding