An idiom describing the specific direction on which an attacker withdraws from a confrontation.

Comments:

This term specifically refers to Covering Out or using (a) Foot Maneuver(s) to leave, rather than the retraction of (a) weapon(s).

A Line of Departure differs from an Angle of Mobility in that an Angle of Mobility can refer to an Angle of Departure or an Angle of Entry.

Technically speaking, Line of Departure differs from Angle of Departure in that Line of Departure is more specific and refers to a whole individual not a specific weapon, but the terms are often used interchangeably.

Example(s):

A cover out to any angle, after the execution of a Self-defense Technique would demonstrate an Line of Departure.

A.K.A.:

Angle of Departure

Synonym(s):

Angle of Mobility, Cover Out, Open the Gap

Opposite(s):

An Angle of Entry on a different angle.

Reverse(s):

Angle of Entry

Related Definition(s):

Block, Buoyancy, Line, Move, Path, Position, Weapon

Related Term(s):

Angle of Retraction, Environmental Awareness