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Pivoting defensive turn

Pivoting defensive turn. Study focus: Foot pivot and torso rotation within a guarded silhouette.

Action & GestureFemaleBody Study
Pivoting defensive turn — female figure.

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Action or movement
defensive pivot
Camera angle
Rear three-quarter view
Primary study focus
Foot pivot and torso rotation within a guarded silhouette.
30-second exercise
In 30 seconds, establish the support base and the main action direction through the torso and active limb.
2-minute exercise
In 2 minutes, build the rib cage and pelvis, connect the active shoulder or hip, and check the counterbalancing limb and hand shapes.
Difficulty
Intermediate
Foreshortening
Mild

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Begin with the main gesture and large body masses. Check overlaps and visible contact points before adding small details. Use the exercises above to focus this particular study.

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