An idiom referring to the forcing of an opponent to defend a particular region to create an opening in another region that can be exploited.

Comments:

This is a common tactic in sparring, but is not limited to that situation.

This tactic is similar to but very distinct from feints, Conditioned Response, and Quarter Beat Timing.

Related Definition(s):

Feint, Move, Timing, Weapon

Related Term(s):

Broken Rhythm, Compressing Distance, Conditioned Response, Dead Motion, Depth Deception, False Distance, Momentary Conditioning, Psychological Weapon, Relaxation Response Mechanism, Strategic Ploy, Quarter Beat Timing, Rhythmic Pattern

Related Basic(s):

Feint Body Maneuver, Feint Foot Maneuver