An idiom describing force(s) used specifically to meet external force(s) prior to the external force(s) coming to completion; specifically for the purpose of diverting, hindering, and/or otherwise impeding or contradicting the force(s) prior to its/their completion.

Comments:

Intercepting Forces is a general term and only has the requirement of intercepting - there is no implied purpose or intent.

Intercepting Forces can refer to either an accidental occurrence or a purposeful one; but most commonly, the event is purposeful.

Intercepting Forces differs from Colliding Forces in that Intercepting Forces can work cohesively together and does not require any form of collision - although in both terms the forces do meet. Technically speaking, this may just be a matter of intent. Intercepting Forces adds the requirement that the meeting must occur with the general goal of intercepting the force(s).

Intercepting Forces differs from Converging Forces in that Intercepting Forces adds the requirement of interception, and Converging Forces tends to refer more toward forces that are combined, rather than working against each other, although that is not a requirement.

Intercepting Forces differs from Confluence of Forces in that the forces are a confluence in both cases, but Intercepting Forces adds the requirement of interception. Also, Confluence of Forces tends to more commonly refer to the combining of forces working together for a common goal.

Intercepting Forces differs from Intersecting Forces in that the forces are a confluence in both cases, but Intercepting Forces adds the requirement of interception. Also, Intersecting Forces tends to more commonly refer to the opposing forces rather than cooperative forces.

Example(s):

Blocking an oncoming punch demonstrates Intercepting Forces at the Point of Contact - for the purpose of deflecting the punch.

Synonym(s):

Colliding Forces, Confluence of Forces, Converging Forces, Intersecting Forces

Opposite(s):

Angle of Avoidance, Angle of Deviation, Distance Matching

Related Definition(s):

Backstop, Break, Buckle, Bump, Butt, Chop, Compound, Contact, Contour, Gauge, Gouge, Jam, Lock, Major, Minor, Penetration, Pin, Poke, Press, Push, Rake, Ream, Ride, Roll, Slice, Slip, Sweep, Tear, Touch, Trap, Trip, Whip

Related Term(s):

Angle of Contact, Angle of Incidence, Brace Angle, Complementary Angle, Controlling the Gap, Correlation of Forces, Counter Manipulation, Counteracting Flow, Directed Blockade, Expanding Distance, Guided Collision, Harnessing the Force, Impact Adjustment, Intercepting Forces, Intersecting Action, Intersecting Forces, Localized Sandwich, Nudging Check, Object to Target, Open the Gap, Opposing Forces, Opposite Motion, Parrying Block, Parrying Check, Penetration Point, Point of Contact, Rebounding Check, Rebounding Strike, Ricocheting Block, Ricocheting Blocking Strike, Ricocheting Strike, Skip Check, Slap Check, Sliding Check, Up the Circle, Within Contact

Related Basic(s):

Block, Parry, Strike, Vise-Like