An idiom describing having sustained contact with an Environmental Object for any particular purpose.

Comments:

Applied refers to a maneuver after it has made contact with its intended target; whether for its primary or for a secondary purpose.

This term is closely associated with terms intent (minor / major) to classify an offensive or defensive maneuver more precisely.

See Applied Basics for more detail.

Example(s):

A pressing check would constitute a defensive maneuver which is applied to an opponent.

Synonym(s):

Dead

Opposite(s):

In-Flight

Related Definition(s):

Airborne, Advance, Angular, Apex, Catapult, Bridge, Circle, Cock, Contact, Contour, Dive, Drag, Gauge, Launch, Major, Minor, Move, Range, Regulate, Reverse, Ride, Roll, Slip, Spin, Step, Throw, Timing, Turn, Twirl, Weapon

Related Term(s):

Angle of Delivery, Angle of Entry, Angle of Execution, Angle of Retraction, Angle of Return, Angle of Travel, Body Mechanics, Body Momentum, Geometric Angle, In-Sync, Line of Travel, Means of Aggression, Method of Execution, Path of Execution, Path of Travel, Return Motion, Reverse Motion