A term used to describe the insufficient rotation of an Environmental Object prior the apex of the circular Path of Travel of that object in relation to a specific Reference Point.

Comments:

Although Under Rotate can be used in reference to any Environmental Object it is most commonly used in reference to Body Alignment.

Under Rotate is typically used in a negative context - as something not to do. Although, in very specific circumstances this is not the case and may actually be used as a Strategic Ploy (i.e. Feint).

In reference to circular travel in relation to a specific Point of Reference (e.g. the apex), one can be:

•prior to the apex

•at the apex

•beyond the apex

This is important to understand in determining Method of Execution (see apex for more information); proper rotational power generation (i.e. Torque / Rotating Force); and proper range (e.g. reach) and alignment (e.g. Body Alignment) of the maneuver and/or method.

In the context of Under Rotate, Body Alignment (and therefore proper power generation) is the most critical element of concern. Under Rotation (in relation to the body) describes not Closing the Gap enough between you and your opponent - therefore, not generating proper Rotating Force (i.e. Torque) (and accompanying Body Alignments). This has the effect of changing power generation from employing the entire body to more isolated power generation (i.e. depending upon the mass ans speed of the extremities - isolated from the body).

Opposite(s):

Over Rotate

Related Definition(s):

Align, Apex, Compensate, Circle, Path, Range, Target, Weapon

Related Term(s):

Body Alignment, Close the Gap, Environmental Object, Geometric Line, Geometric Path, Line of Travel, Method of Execution, Open the Gap, Pass Line, Path of Travel, Point of Reference, Reference Point, Rotating Force, Torque

Related Basic(s):

Block, Strike