When you want to rapidly move to a position of advantage or
avoid being punched or grabbed, a rear pivot is one of the ways to take you
there.
A Rear Pivot is performed by quickly turning on the ball of
your strong foot while rapidly sweeping your support foot to the rear. As your
momentum rotates back, you will have to determine where and when you are going
to stop your rear pivot.
The Beginning And The Ending
You should begin and end each of the following Patterns of
Movement in a proper stance, with good balance and maintain control throughout
that movement. Be ready to protect yourself at any point along the way.
Movement should be part of every baton technique.
Left Handed Officers
The Patterns of Movement are illustrated as they would be
performed by a right-handed officer. If you are a left-handed officer, you
will perform the movement in the manner shown but, in fact, the direction of
movement will be a mirror image of what you see depicted herein.
Hint
The thing to remember is no matter what direction you elect
to travel in, the foot nearest to your intended direction will lead the way.
In a Rear Pivot, it is your support foot that leads the way.
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