
Foot Maneuvers go hand in hand with Stances.
| Name | Description | Concepts |
|---|---|---|
| Step Drag | Without changing stance. Left/right neutral bow. Step forward with front foot then drag rear foot up to neutral bow. | Gain/lose distance Moves 1/4 of stance width No stance change |
| Drag Step | Slide/drag rear foot forward almost to front foot then step forward with front foot. | Gain/lose distance Moves 1/2 of stance width No stance change |
| Push Drag | Push forward with rear foot. Front foot comes slightly off the ground to move forward and rear foot slides on the ground forward. | Fastest maneuver Backup mass Quickly gain/lose distance Moves full stance width No stance change |
| Step Thru | Move rear foot forward to front of front foot ending in opposite neutral bow. | Gain or lose distance Torque Gives 180 degree view Moves full stance width Stance change |
| Cover Step | From a Neutral Bow, move your front foot in front of and across the other foot and turn body so we end up in the opposite neutral bow facing the new direction. | Change direction Stance change No gain or loss of distance Torque |
| Front Cross Over | From a Neutral Bow, front foot steps in front of and past rear foot (but not in the same line) into a transitional Front Twist stance, then your rear foot moves out along the same path as the front foot into the same Neutral Bow | Gain or lose distance Gives 180 degree view No stance change |
| Rear Cross Over | From a Neutral Bow, front foot steps in behind of and past rear foot (but not in the same line) into a transitional Rear Twist stance, then your rear foot moves out along the same path as the front foot into the same Neutral Bow | Gain or lose distance Gives 180 degree view No stance change |
| Cover Out | Execute a front cross over then a step thru reverse. | Lose distance Gives 180 degree view Twist stance transition No stance change |
| Jump Change | Pick both legs up, moves front to back and back to front | Quickly change stance Stance change |
| Front to Back | Front leg comes back to rear leg then rear leg moves to front. | Margin of error Establishes base Stance Change |
| Back to Front | Rear leg comes up to front leg then front leg moves to back. | Margin of error Establishes base Stance Change |
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