An idiom describing the angle on which one withdraws from a confrontation.

Comments:

This term specifically refers to Covering Out or using (a) Foot Maneuver(s) to leave, rather than the retraction of (a) weapon(s).

An Angle of Departure differs from an Angle of Mobility in that an Angle of Mobility can refer to an Angle of Departure or an Angle of Closure.

Example(s):

A cover out to any angle, after the execution of a Self-defense Techniquewould demonstrate an Angle of Departure.

Synonym(s):

Angle of Mobility, Cover Out, Open the Gap

Opposite(s):

An Angle of Closure on a different angle.

Reverse(s):

Angle of Closure

Related Definition(s):

Angle, Block, Buoyancy, Defense, Execute, Line, Maneuver, Move, Path, Position, Space, Travel, Weapon

Related Term(s):

Angle of Retraction, Environmental Awareness