To modify from a standard for a specific need or physical attribute.

Inflected Form(s):

Tailoring (adjective), Tailored (past tense)

Comments:

This term is generally used to describe instructing specific individuals and the modifications made to the base system for their specific needs.

One way to think about this term is that physical differences between individuals (such as shorter, taller, or handicaps) may require changing specific elements of their training in order to better suit their specific physical and/or mental requirements.

Derivations:

Comes from the idea of a tailor customizing a suit for a specific individual.

Synonym(s):

Alter

Related Definition(s):

Add, Adjust, Amplify, Anticipate, Available, Base, Compensate, Delete, Deliver, Direction, Disturb, Environment, Execute, Extemporaneous, Fight, Formulate, Gauge, Graft, Hidden, Insert, Obscure, Option, Prefix, Read, Rearrange, Regulate, Rhythm, Scan, Shift, Spontaneous, Suffix, Survey, Timing, Transitory, Travel

Related Term(s):

Body Mechanics, Change-up Point, Deceptive Action, Delayed Movement, Disrupted Rhythm, Flow of Action, Formulation Equation, Formulation Phase, Intuitive Awareness, Margin for Error, Momentary Conditioning, Normal Flow, Orbital Adjustment, Orbital Change, Orbital Switch, Peripheral Assessment, Peripheral Awareness, Peripheral Interpretation, Planned Reaction, Position Recognition, Protective Measure, Reactionary Anticipation, Reactionary Position, Reactionary Posture, Reactionary Set-up, Retaliatory Choice, Sequential Flow, Set-up, Strategic Ploy, Technique Sequence, Unanticipated Variable, Variable Expansion, Versatility of Action, Visual Interpretation, What if Phase