An analogy referring to a conceptual method of analyzing the execution of motion that compares it to long hand, script, and short hand writing.

Comments:

This analogy as applied to writing is illustrated as follows:

a.Movements that are initially taught are said to be Long Hand Motion - because long hand writing is elementary, accentuated, and staccato, but not necessarily efficient or effective in reality.

b.Movements that are understood, but not yet totally mastered are said to be Script Motion - because script writing is somewhat advanced and flows together, yet is not optimized to the fullest extent.

c.Movements that are mastered and thoroughly analyzed are said to be Short Hand Motion - because short hand writing is maximized for efficiency and practicality, with all excesses removed.

This analogy is directly applicable to the principle of Economy of Motion.

The purpose of this analogy is to give the practitioner a mental reference as to why movement is taught the way it is, and also to establish a goal as to what is expected of them as the moves are practiced, perfected, and optimized.

See Comparisons of Motion for more Comparative Analysis of motion.

Derivation:

This term is taken from the Comparative Analysis of learning and optimizing writing to learning and optimizing motion.

A,K.A.:

Comparisons of Motion

Related Definition(s):

Basic, Mechanical, Motion, Move, Primitive, Principle

Related Term(s):

Articulation of Motion, By-The-Numbers, Comparative Analysis, Continuity of Motion, Economy of Motion, Embryonic Stage, Flow of Action, Fluid Movement, Longhand Motion, Script Motion, Shorthand Motion