To make contact with a surface obliquely, such as to be deflected.

Inflected Form(s):

Glancing (adjective), Glances (plural), Glanced (past tense)

Comments:

Glance is a generic term that covers a large set of circumstances.

Glances are frequently used as an effective tool to link one maneuver to another harnessing residual energies from the first contact point to a seconardy target.

If not use appropriately, glances tend to have a negative connotation; referring to a strike that did not create a proper Angle of Incidence.

Opposite(s):

Angle of Incidence

Related Definition(s):

Angle, Bounce, Butt, Circle, Claw, Contact, Contour, Deviate, Deflect, Dimension, Distance, Execute, Focus, Gouge, Hammer, Hook, Intent, Lift, Line, Loop, Major, Maneuver, Method, Minor, Move, Path, Poke, Position, Posture, Pull, Push, Rake, Ratchet, Ricochet, Rip, Roundhouse, Scoop, Scrape, Scratch, Shovel, Slice, Snap, Specialized, Stick, Target, Tear, Thrust, Travel, Weapon, Whip

Related Term(s):

Angle of Deflection, Back-up Mass, Body Mechanics, Colliding Forces, Economy of Motion, Gravitational Marriage, Lock-out, Method of Execution, Postural Position, Prolonged Exposure, Surface Contact, Weapon Alignment

Related Self-Defense Technique(s):

Glancing Lance, Glancing Salute, Glancing Spear, Glancing Wing