Basics: Human Movement
Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2011 4:16 pm
For me to teach you, we must use the same vernacular. Some words may seem self-explanatory; but some times the simplest thing are the hardest to explain. So to create a solid base, we must begin at the most basic of concepts: Human Movement.
In the simplest terms, humans can move forwards and backwards, left and right. Forwards and backwards movement along the y-axis is called linear movement; while left and right upon the x-axis, will be referred to as lateral movement, e.g. Lateral Left and Lateral Right. Forwards and backwards may be paired with left and right to create four additional directions. (Diag. 1) Humans can also move on the z-axis, up and down, but that is for another day.
Generally speaking, human locomotion is fastest in a straight line forward. We call this direct path, Inline motion. All other motion is considered Offline. (Diag. 2) Some instructors, consider backwards movement as inline movement.
In the simplest terms, humans can move forwards and backwards, left and right. Forwards and backwards movement along the y-axis is called linear movement; while left and right upon the x-axis, will be referred to as lateral movement, e.g. Lateral Left and Lateral Right. Forwards and backwards may be paired with left and right to create four additional directions. (Diag. 1) Humans can also move on the z-axis, up and down, but that is for another day.
Generally speaking, human locomotion is fastest in a straight line forward. We call this direct path, Inline motion. All other motion is considered Offline. (Diag. 2) Some instructors, consider backwards movement as inline movement.