Shoulder Dive (Foot Maneuver)

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Shoulder Dive (Foot Maneuver)

 

A distinct type of Diving Foot Maneuver which is physically distinguishable by enacting a vertical body rotation, using a shoulder as a temporary base, before replanting onto the ground on the feet.

 

Comments:

 

The amount of a rotation for this Foot Maneuver is exactly 360 degrees.

 

This maneuver is more commonly referred to as a shoulder roll.

 

Related Definition(s):

Circle, Move, Pivot, Timing

 

Related Term(s):

 

Axis of Rotation, Body Alignment, Body Harmony, Body Mechanics, Body Momentum, Body Rotation, Committed Action, Directional Harmony, Over Rotate, Path of Travel, Pivot Point, Pivoting Axis, Residual Torque, Rotating Force, Rotational Velocity, Torque, Width Zone