Head and Shoulder Dive (Foot Maneuver)

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Head and Shoulder Dive (Foot Maneuver)

 

A distinct type of Diving Foot Maneuver which is physically distinguishable by enacting a forward or backward vertical body rotation, using the hands as a temporary base, before replanting onto the ground on the feet.

 

Comments:

 

The amount of a rotation for this Foot Maneuver is exactly 360 degrees.

 

This maneuver is basically a front-to-back - back-to-front version of the Cartwheel.

 

Related Definition(s):

Circle, Move, Pivot, Timing

 

Related Term(s):

 

Axis of Rotation, Body Alignment, Body Harmony, Body Mechanics, Body Momentum, Body Rotation, Committed Action, Directional Harmony, Over Rotate, Path of Travel, Pivot Point, Pivoting Axis, Residual Torque, Rotating Force, Rotational Velocity, Torque, Width Zone