1)

An idiom describing a general method of transferring weight within a stance without specifically moving the feet.

2)

To move from one place to another. To reposition.

Inflected Forms(s):

Shifting (adjective), Shifts (plural), Shifted (past tense)

Comments:

1)

Shifting is very generic and is not limited to any specific Dimensional Zone (e.g. Vertical Plane, Horizontal Plane, Diagonal Plane - forward, backward, flank).

Shifting can be enacted by moving weight from one foot to the other, by lowering or raising within a stance, or any combination.

Shifts refer to the transfer of  weight within a stance, and are distinct from any accompanying Foot Maneuvers.

Shifting is essentially a form of Body English.

Shifting can be pronounced or subtle.

2)

This is the layman's usage of the term.

Related Definition(s):

1)

Airborne, Bounce, Buoyancy, Breathe, Catapult, Drop, Dip, Fly, Jump, Settle, Shuffle

2)

Circle, Line, Move

Related Term(s):

1)

Back-up Mass, Body Alignment, Body English, Body Momentum, Gravitational Marriage

2)

Body Harmony, Directional Harmony, Total Physical Harmony

Related Basic(s):

1)

Body Maneuver, Foot Maneuver