Object Obscurity

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Object Obscurity

 

An idiom referring to positioning of an Environmental Object outside the Line of Sight of the opponent(s).

 

Comments:

 

Object Obscurity is most commonly a purposeful act to hide a weapon from the opponent's sight.

 

Object Obscurity refers to an object within the Obscure Zone of the opponent(s).

 

Object Obscurity is commonly a Strategic Ploy to take the opponent's mind off of a potential weapon.

 

Object Obscurity executed without being purposeful negatively effects Economy of Motion and is directly associated with the saying: "don't get in your own way." - also known as the Hide Principle.

 

Example(s):

 

Placing your hand behind your body for the purpose of hiding it from your opponent demonstrates Object Obscurity.

 

Synonym(s):

 

Obscure Zone

 

Opposite(s):

 

Line of Sight

 

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Related Term(s):

 

 

Related Slang:

 

Hide Principle

 

Related Argot(s):

 

Obscure