An idiom describing a specific extent of the Degree of Attack paradigm, where the currently attacking, offensive weapon is not intended to cause injury (as in a push), but could potentially be converted into a Dead or Live weapon.

Comments:

The Degree of Attack paradigm has three (3) levels:

Dead

Semi-Live

Live

This Degree of Attack means that the attacking weapon is active (e.g. in-flight) but is perceived not to be an immediate threat (e.g. Minor vs Major).

Synonym(s):

In-Flight

Opposite(s):

Applied

Related Definition(s):

Contact, Major, Minor, Move, Range, Regulate, Reverse, Timing, Weapon

Related Term(s):

Angle of Delivery, Angle of Entry, Angle of Execution, Angle of Retraction, Angle of Return, Angle of Travel, Body Mechanics, Body Momentum, In-Sync, Line of Travel, Method of Execution, Path of Execution, Path of Travel, Return Motion, Reverse Motion