1)

A generic term for any maneuver which changes one's foot location.

2)

A graduation in rank.

3)

A single advancement of a larger scheme.

Inflected Form(s):

Stepping (adjective), Steps (plural), Stepped (past tense)

Comments:

1)

This is the layman's usage of the word.

See Foot Maneuvers in Basics for more information.

Drag, Cross-over, Shuffle, etc... are all types of stepping maneuvers.

2)

Step can refer to stripe advancement within a rank or advancement to a new rank.

3)

This is the layman's usage of the  term.

Related Definition(s):

1)

Drag, Cross-over, Move, Shuffle, Timing

Related Term(s):

1)

Body Mechanics, Body Momentum, Body Rotation, Depth Zone, Dimensional Zone, Geometric Path, Height Zone, Path of Travel, Width Zone

2)

Belt Rank

3)

By the Numbers, Phonetics of Motion