When you want to quickly move to the side to avoid being
grabbed or punched, a Support Sidestep is one of the ways to get you there.
Support Sidestep is performed by quickly sliding your
support foot out (laterally) to the support side. As your momentum moves to
the support side, slide your strong foot over to regain a proper stance.
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, the foot nearest to your intended direction will lead the way. In a
Support Sidestep, it is your support foot that leads the way.
Back to Patterns
of Movement
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