DEFENSIVE TACTICS EXAM 4
QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS
There are two methods of delivering strikes:WHAT ARE THEY?
1. penetration
and 2.snap-back.
There are two different types of strikes,WHAT ARE THEY?
1. swinging or
2. thrusting.
A _____ STRIKE generates less power on impact
due to the greater amount of surface area of the target.
swinging strike
A____STRIKE magnifies the delivered power due
to the smaller surface area making contact with the target area.
thrusting strike
When delivering a strike, an officer strikes a muscle using the__________. The penetration
of the
muscle and nerves in the target area results in a full transfer of kinetic energy that
increases the power of the
strike. All targets are struck with the intention of _______OR_________.THERE ARE
THREE TERM ANSWERS?
1. fluid shock principle
2.preventing or
3. stopping aggressive action.
Two variables account for the amount of power generated in a strike. These are
the___________AND_________. To generate maximum power effectively, an officer needs
,a wide stable stance. He or she must twist the upper torso and hips into the strike allowing
the maximum amount of mass to complement the striking weapon. The faster the strike,
the more power will be generated.
1. amount of mass delivered with the striking weapon (i.e., fist, foot, baton) and
2. the velocity (speed) at which it is delivered
A strike using a_____ delivery method is retracted very quickly, thus enabling multiple
strikes, creating
distance, setting up the next techniques, and causing distraction to the subject. A ___ may
be delivered
with any body part used for striking, kicking, punching, etc. A boxer's jab is one
example of a ____ONE TERM ANSWER?.
snap-back
Some strikes may be used as ________ techniques. ______ is a technique that interrupts the
subject's
concentration so that energy is redirected from the current focus. ____ techniques can be
used to gain
space when you are held in a close-quarter body hold and can assist in applying
other defensive tactics such as
takedowns and transporters.ONE TERM ANSWER?
Distraction TECHNIQUES
There are several types of striking and kicking techniques covered in this section: 11
TERMS
• palm heel strike
• punches
• hammer fist strike
• elbow strike
• forearm strike
• knee strike
• backfist strike
• front kick
, • back kick
• side kick
• angle kick
Other strikes may be more appropriate in certain situations as distractions for escaping body
holds, such as a
head butt, foot stomp, shin scrape, or knuckle strike.
You can use the ______STRIKE to defuse a
situation and gain control of a subject. This strike
may be delivered to the center of the subject's chest
primarily as a distraction technique or to the
forehead as an incapacitating technique.
Use loud, clear verbal commands throughout the
application of the technique.Thrust the hand forward striking the target area with
the palm heel of the hand.
Rotate your shoulders and hips to deliver the strike.
Follow up with an appropriate technique(s). (See Figure 4-32)
ANSWER-palm heel strike
The_____STRIKE has multiple uses such as an escape, to open a subject's hand, for pain
compliance, or as a distraction.Use loud, clear verbal commands throughout the
application of the technique.Assume an appropriate position.Identify the target
area.Make a half fist.
Use the foreknuckle to strike the specific target area.
Follow up with an appropriate technique(s). (See Figure 4-33)
ANSWER- knuckle strike
The purpose of a ____ is to gain control of a situation by stunning the subject before using
other techniques, such as a takedown followed by handcuffing.Use loud, clear verbal
commands throughout the application of the technique.Assume an appropriate position.
Identify the target area.Make a fist. To make a proper fist, roll the fingers, tuck, and
lock into the palm of
the hand with thumb pressure.Use the knuckles to strike the specific target area.Follow up
with an appropriate technique(s). (See Figure 4-34)Punches can be executed from multiple
QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS
There are two methods of delivering strikes:WHAT ARE THEY?
1. penetration
and 2.snap-back.
There are two different types of strikes,WHAT ARE THEY?
1. swinging or
2. thrusting.
A _____ STRIKE generates less power on impact
due to the greater amount of surface area of the target.
swinging strike
A____STRIKE magnifies the delivered power due
to the smaller surface area making contact with the target area.
thrusting strike
When delivering a strike, an officer strikes a muscle using the__________. The penetration
of the
muscle and nerves in the target area results in a full transfer of kinetic energy that
increases the power of the
strike. All targets are struck with the intention of _______OR_________.THERE ARE
THREE TERM ANSWERS?
1. fluid shock principle
2.preventing or
3. stopping aggressive action.
Two variables account for the amount of power generated in a strike. These are
the___________AND_________. To generate maximum power effectively, an officer needs
,a wide stable stance. He or she must twist the upper torso and hips into the strike allowing
the maximum amount of mass to complement the striking weapon. The faster the strike,
the more power will be generated.
1. amount of mass delivered with the striking weapon (i.e., fist, foot, baton) and
2. the velocity (speed) at which it is delivered
A strike using a_____ delivery method is retracted very quickly, thus enabling multiple
strikes, creating
distance, setting up the next techniques, and causing distraction to the subject. A ___ may
be delivered
with any body part used for striking, kicking, punching, etc. A boxer's jab is one
example of a ____ONE TERM ANSWER?.
snap-back
Some strikes may be used as ________ techniques. ______ is a technique that interrupts the
subject's
concentration so that energy is redirected from the current focus. ____ techniques can be
used to gain
space when you are held in a close-quarter body hold and can assist in applying
other defensive tactics such as
takedowns and transporters.ONE TERM ANSWER?
Distraction TECHNIQUES
There are several types of striking and kicking techniques covered in this section: 11
TERMS
• palm heel strike
• punches
• hammer fist strike
• elbow strike
• forearm strike
• knee strike
• backfist strike
• front kick
, • back kick
• side kick
• angle kick
Other strikes may be more appropriate in certain situations as distractions for escaping body
holds, such as a
head butt, foot stomp, shin scrape, or knuckle strike.
You can use the ______STRIKE to defuse a
situation and gain control of a subject. This strike
may be delivered to the center of the subject's chest
primarily as a distraction technique or to the
forehead as an incapacitating technique.
Use loud, clear verbal commands throughout the
application of the technique.Thrust the hand forward striking the target area with
the palm heel of the hand.
Rotate your shoulders and hips to deliver the strike.
Follow up with an appropriate technique(s). (See Figure 4-32)
ANSWER-palm heel strike
The_____STRIKE has multiple uses such as an escape, to open a subject's hand, for pain
compliance, or as a distraction.Use loud, clear verbal commands throughout the
application of the technique.Assume an appropriate position.Identify the target
area.Make a half fist.
Use the foreknuckle to strike the specific target area.
Follow up with an appropriate technique(s). (See Figure 4-33)
ANSWER- knuckle strike
The purpose of a ____ is to gain control of a situation by stunning the subject before using
other techniques, such as a takedown followed by handcuffing.Use loud, clear verbal
commands throughout the application of the technique.Assume an appropriate position.
Identify the target area.Make a fist. To make a proper fist, roll the fingers, tuck, and
lock into the palm of
the hand with thumb pressure.Use the knuckles to strike the specific target area.Follow up
with an appropriate technique(s). (See Figure 4-34)Punches can be executed from multiple
