QDV Piston leak question

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Tue Oct 29, 2024 4:47 pm

Regarding the famous QDV valve as outlined in this video:

There is one thing I am not understanding.
Once the rod is retracted and the piston valve activation begins, what prevents air from flowing through the shaft hole in the center of the piston and out of the end cap assembly?