An idiom referring to any maneuver or method used to deceive the opponent(s).

Comments:

This term is general in nature and can refer to a variety of deceptive methods including:

Maneuvers (see):

Feint

Rhythm / Timing (see):

Broken Rhythm

Dead Space

Quarter Beat Timing

Rhythmic Patterns

Strategies (see):

Compressing Distance

Conditioned Response

Dead Motion

Depth Deception

False Distance

Momentary Conditioning

Relaxation Response Mechanism

There is both a physical and psychological aspect to this term. See Psychological Weapon for more information about the psychological aspects.

A.K.A.:

Deceptive Feint, Deceptive Rhythm, Deceptive Timing

Opposite(s):

Body Signal, Telegraph

Related Definition(s):

Feint, Move, Timing, Weapon

Related Term(s):

Broken Rhythm, Compressing Distance, Conditioned Response, Controlled Response, Dead Motion, Depth Deception, False Distance, Graduated Depth, Height Deception, Momentary Conditioning, Muscle Memory, Planned Reaction, Psychological Weapon, Quarter Beat Timing, Reactionary Anticipation, Reactionary Set-up, Relaxation Response Mechanism, Rhythmic Pattern, Stages of Range, Strategic Ploy, Unanticipated Variable, Width Deception

Related Basic(s):

Feint Body Maneuver, Feint Foot Maneuver