An idiom referring to the positioning of the body in Prone Position for a longer period of time than is necessary.

Comments:

In general, Prolonged Exposure should be avoided - unless used as a Strategic Ploy.

Prolonged Exposure allows for Positions of Opportunity through Target Availability.

Prolonged Exposure, when used as a Strategic Ploy, typically gives the appearance of being in a Prone Position (see Frame),

See Prone Position for more information on this general subject.

Opposite(s):

Fighting Stance, Guard, One Hundred and Eighty Degree Hands, Ready Position

Related Definition(s):

Center-line, Frame, Position

Related Term(s):

Angle of Entry, Angle of Opportunity, Line of Entry, Line of Sight, Normal Stance, Open the Gate, Open the Line, Point of View, Position of Opportunity, Postural Position, Prolonged Exposure, Protective Measure, Reactionary Position, Reactionary Set-up, Strategic Ploy, Target Area, Target Availability