Definition(s):

An idiom referring to the positioning of the hands in such a way as to provide immediate defensive and/or offensive capabilities.

Comments:

Neutralized Hands is a generic term for being in a Ready Position, Position of Readiness.

Neutralized Hands differs from Protective Measure in that Neutralized Hands are a form of Protective Measure.

Neutralized Hands differs from Method of (Defense) in that Neutralized Hands are a Method of (Defense).

Neutralized Hands differs from Area Cover in that Neutralized Hands typically create an Area Cover.

Neutralized Hands differs from Zone of Protection in that Neutralized Hands typically create a Zone of Protection.

Neutralized Hands differs from Positional Cover, Positional Block, Positional Check in that Neutralized Hands also typically enact those terms.

Neutralized Hands differs from Angle of Protection in that Neutralized Hands typically are enacted through the creation of an Angle of Protection.

Synonym(s):

Positioned Cover

Related Definition(s):

Anticipate, Available, Cover, Guard, Neutralize, Position

Related Term(s):

Angle of Entry, Angle of Protection, Area Cover, Availability of Target, Close the Gate, Close the Line, Line of Entry, Method of (Defense), Open the Gate, Open the Line, Position, , Protective Measure, Target Area, Target Availability, Zone of Protection