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Compressions Pressure ReleasesJoe Longshore II | 
  
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    | Characteristics of the track 
	walls can reveal changes of direction and speed in the animal's motion. Here 
	is an overview, along with some terminology. | 
  
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| Tom Brown Jr has developed terminology to refer to the signs left behind 
	by changes in direction and speed as revealed in the track. | 
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| Here is an overview of Tom Brown's system of analysis and terminology 
	with respect to changing or maintaining forward motion. | 
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| Some more terminology... | 
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    | According to Tom Brown, aspects of the animal's behavior as subtle as which 
	direction it is looking are revealed in the pressure releases it leaves 
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| And also the position of its head. | 
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|  See 
	Also: Tracking Box, 
	 
	Techniques, Limb Dominance | 
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