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Pivot
Take this slowly, stay balanced, and ask your coach when something feels unclear.
category
movement
plain english
Turning on the ball of your lead foot to swing your back foot around, changing the direction you are facing without stepping.
example
“Pivot off” after a combination is one of the most common instructions in class.
why it matters
It creates an angle in one movement, and it is how you leave an exchange without walking backwards in a straight line.
common mistake
Pivoting on a flat foot, which grinds rather than turns and puts strain on the knee.
related terms
- • Angle
- • Footwork
- • Circle out
difficulty
beginner