1)

A method of changing from one stance or position to another while maintaining the same physical location.

2)

A distinct method of contouring - where a contour is used as a fulcrum to generate leverage and aid the effectiveness of a maneuver.

3)

The act of revolving around an Axis of Rotation.

Inflected Form(s):

Pivoting (adjective), Pivots (plural), Pivoted (past tense)

Comments:

1)

Generally, any pivots done with the feet should be executed on the ball of the foot - not the heel.

2)

3)

Layman's definition of the word.

Pivot tends to refer to a stationary Environmental Object, but can equally refer to one in motion.

Pivot, turn, spin, roll, circle, and twirl can sometimes all be used interchangeably, but technically there are differences. See specific definitions for more details.

See Pivot Point and Pivoting Axis for more details on pivoting.

Synonym(s):

Circle, Roll, Spin, Turn, Twirl

Related Definition(s):

1)

Contouring, Fulcrum, Hook, Leverage, Line, Loop, Move, Roundhouse, Timing

Related Argot(s):

Circle, Spiral, Twirl, Twist

Related Term(s):

1)

Axis of Rotation, Body Mechanics, Body Momentum, Body Rotation, Circular Confinement, Circular Rotation, Depth Zone, Dimensional Zone, Geometric Path, Height Zone, Orbital Adjustment, Orbital Change, Orbital Switch, Over Rotate, Path of Travel, Pivot Point, Pivoting Axis, Residual Torque, Rotating Force, Rotational Velocity, Rounding the Corner, Torque, Width Zone, Windshield Wiper