Pew Pew Pew
12-09-2017, 08:06 PM
She could almost see the thoughts swirling around in Sparrow's head as the woman tried to sort out the challenge she'd been given. Kanja already knew what she would do if she were in Sparrow's position. It was a move she'd only ever used once when she was smaller and her mouth had gotten her into trouble with a much, much bigger yearling. The move had been part of a valuable lesson; sure, she may not have won that particular fight, but she'd gotten more than a few good hits in thanks to her quick thinking.
"Does... jumping forward count as 'getting away?'" Fair question. "Nope, but doing that would strip you of your ability to deliver good attacks since your jaws and forward momentum would be moving away from your opponent and it would also leave your side wide open for some pretty devastating attacks."
Sparrow's rundown of what she could do and all the ways those coulds might go wrong earned her an affirming nod from Kanja. "You're correct on all counts. In a situation like this there aren't any good ways to escape. It might just be a matter of picking the one that gains you the most or costs you the least. What I would do, though, is this: crouch down, as low as you can without compromising your balance and whatnot, and then, drive your left shoulder into your opponent's forelegs." She crouched low to demonstrate just what she meant.
"If you keep pushing forward at the very least that should trip up your opponent. If they're moving at you at a pretty good clip you might even be able to flip 'em." Kanja stood up straight. "Just don't stop pushing until you're clear, otherwise that much bigger wolf will land right on top of you." She thought for a second. "I bet pushing up too - once their legs begin to buckle - would help with the flipping part."
Kanja stepped back and eyed Sparrow thoughtfully. While very hesitant and seemingly without confidence in her ability, her responses thus far were promising. She was thoughtful and thorough. With some practice and a little more confidence, she could become a good fighter. "Any questions?"
"Does... jumping forward count as 'getting away?'" Fair question. "Nope, but doing that would strip you of your ability to deliver good attacks since your jaws and forward momentum would be moving away from your opponent and it would also leave your side wide open for some pretty devastating attacks."
Sparrow's rundown of what she could do and all the ways those coulds might go wrong earned her an affirming nod from Kanja. "You're correct on all counts. In a situation like this there aren't any good ways to escape. It might just be a matter of picking the one that gains you the most or costs you the least. What I would do, though, is this: crouch down, as low as you can without compromising your balance and whatnot, and then, drive your left shoulder into your opponent's forelegs." She crouched low to demonstrate just what she meant.
"If you keep pushing forward at the very least that should trip up your opponent. If they're moving at you at a pretty good clip you might even be able to flip 'em." Kanja stood up straight. "Just don't stop pushing until you're clear, otherwise that much bigger wolf will land right on top of you." She thought for a second. "I bet pushing up too - once their legs begin to buckle - would help with the flipping part."
Kanja stepped back and eyed Sparrow thoughtfully. While very hesitant and seemingly without confidence in her ability, her responses thus far were promising. She was thoughtful and thorough. With some practice and a little more confidence, she could become a good fighter. "Any questions?"
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