Twists (Foot Maneuvers)

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Twists (Foot Maneuvers)

 

A category of Foot Maneuver which is physically distinguishable by concluding the maneuver in a twist stance.

 

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The maneuver can be executed either through rotation or stepping, with the steps toward any directional angle (i.e. forward, backward, flank).

 

From one perspective, a twist foot maneuver can be considered half of a twist through foot maneuver or half of a cross over foot maneuver.

 

Although the name may imply rotation, rotation is not necessary to execute this maneuver.

 

In a training environment, the most common stepping directions of execution are forward and backward - with off angles being less common.