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Originally Posted by Lukas Novick
"Can you show me?" he asked enthusiastically,
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"Gladly." Finchwhisker crept back a few tail-lengths, ensuring he had enough space to roll without bumping into anything. "A commonly used defensive move is the duck and twist. There are several different variations of it, but the fundamental idea is self-explanatory. When an opponent approaches with an attack," he paused mid-sentence to get into position. "Simply duck down to avoid the blow, then twist and roll away." As he spoke, the deputy swiftly demonstrated the maneuver, dropping to the ground and rolling off to the left until he was upright once more. "And when you get back up on your paws, you'll have placed a few tail-lengths between yourself and your opponent, so you have more time to recover or plan the next attack."
"Keep in mind, you mustn't be afraid to let yourself fall when you go in for the roll. The ground's not that far away." He craved perfection, but was willing to let it slide if Shadepaw couldn't do this move seamlessly on the first try. It could be potentially challenging to judge the amount of force needed behind the roll, as well as smoothly transition from ducking to twisting. "With this one, I'll act as an opponent going in for an attack. I want you to attempt the move without allowing my paws to touch you. Ready?" Without waiting for a response, the tabby tom lunged forward, paws outstretched as he bore down upon Shadepaw.