1)

A movement back from an impact.

2)

To Recover.

Inflected Form(s):

Rebounding (adjective), Rebounds (plural), Rebounded (past tense)

Comments:

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2)

Example(s):

1)

The rule "always seek the upper hand" means that one should always try to keep their hands physically above of the opponent's. But, if the opponent's hands are raised high, directly above their head, it is obvious that this rule, in this instance, can be disregarded.

2)

Striking to the groin in many tournaments is considered against the rules. Doing so is often penalized in some way (such as disqualification of point reduction).

Synonym(s):

1)

Bounce, Recoil, Ricochet

Related Definition(s):

1)

Angle, Departure, Direction, Disengage, Execute, Forward, Gauge, Maneuver, Motion, Move, Position, Pull, Rebound, Retract, Reverse, Switch, Timing, Track, Travel, Yank, Zone

2)

Fight, Freestyle, Spar

Related Term(s):

1)

General Rule

2)

Angle of Retraction, Colliding Forces, Diversified Angle of Retraction, Geometric Angle, Opposite Motion, Path of Action, Path of Delivery, Path of Departure, Path of Entry, Path of Execution, Path of Travel, Point of Completion, Return Motion