Stability

Question 1

List the Factors Affecting Stability.

Answer 1

Area of Base of Support.
Height of the Centre of Mass.
Position of the Line of Gravity.
Mass.

Question 2

What is the area of Base of Support?

Answer 2

The area created by the ground content point. Can be improved with a wider stance - but not too wide, still needs to be comfortable.

Question 3

What is the Height of the Centre of Mass?

Answer 3

The central concentration point of mass. Can be improved by crouching or bending your knees - but not too low, needs to be comfortable and able to move.

Question 4

What is the Position of the Line of Gravity?

Answer 4

The line from your center of mass down to the ground. Make sure it falls within the base of support.

Question 5

What is Mass?

Answer 5

Quantity of matter a body possesses. Can be improved by increasing mass/gaining weight - but not too much because that can make you less mobile.

Question 6

What does improved Stability cause?

Answer 6

Less likely to fall, and in a better position to move/react.