Balance

Question 1

What is balance?

Answer 1

The ability of something to maintain or hold its position.

Question 2

What are the 4 methods to maximise and improve balance?

Answer 2

1. Widening the base of support by standing with feet outside shoulder width.
2. Increase surface area to the ground (points of contact) by standing flat-footed.
3. Lowering the centre of gravity by bending or crouching.
4. Maintaining line of gravity in the muddle of the base of support.