An idiom describing a specific Method of Execution which utilizes sharp, swift, expeditious motion that creates a succinct and brief Angle of Incidence at the Point of Contact with equally rapid Returning Motion.

Inflected Form(s):

Snapping (adjective), Snaps (plural), Snapped (past tense)

Comments:

Snaps tend to be circular but can also be linear.

Snapping maneuvers almost always have the intent to be minor maneuvers.

Snaps require at least a Surface Contact range of depth.

Snaps differ from whips in that snaps tend to have the intent to have more Contact Penetration.

Snaps differ from thrusts in that snaps, by definition, must have returning motion.

Snaps tend to reduce Prolonged Exposure of weapons.

The Postural Position of both you and your opponent have a large influence over the available paths an intended weapon can travel.

Derivation:

The term is originates from the layman's definition of snap - meaning to extend and retract quickly, because the method of executing the maneuver is physically similar.

Synonym(s):

Whip

Related Definition(s):

Align, Butt, Circle, Claw, Contact, Focus, Gouge, Hammer, Hook, Intent, Lift, Line, Loop, Major, Minor, Move, Path, Poke, Position, Posture, Pull, Push, Rake, Rip, Roundhouse, Scoop, Scratch, Slice, Specialized, Stick, Tear, Thrust, Tip, Weapon

Related Argot(s):

Snap

Related Term(s):

Back-up Mass, Body Mechanics, Contact Penetration, Economy of Motion, Geometric Angle, Gravitational Marriage, Lock-out, Method of Execution, Postural Position, Prolonged Exposure, Surface Contact, Weapon Alignment