An idiom referring to Closing the Gap while using an angle other than directly toward the opponent's Point of Reference.

Comments:

In real combat, this is the preferred method of Closing the Gap.  See Angle of Attack for more information on this subject.

Angle the Gap differs from Angle of Closure in that Angle of Closure can refer to any angle used to Close the Gap.

Example(s):

Using Up the Circle combined with an offensive maneuver (like a vertical punch to the face) would demonstrate Angling the Gap.

Synonyms(s):

Angle of Closure

Opposite(s):

Diversified Angle of Departure

Reverse(s):

An Angle of Departure on the same angle.

Related Definition(s):

Angle, Angular, Defense, Gap, Obscure, Offense

Related Term(s):

Angle of Attack, Angle of Closure, Angular Attack, Close the Gap