St. Andrew's Cross for Impact Play
The St. Andrew's Cross is one of the most popular platforms for impact play because it holds the receiving person in a consistent, stable, accessible position that doesn't shift with each strike.
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Why the Cross Works for Impact Play
Consistent body positioning is critical in impact play β a moving target increases the risk of accidentally landing a strike in an unsafe zone. The cross maintains the receiving person's position regardless of reaction, keeping safe zones (back, buttocks, thighs) consistently facing the giving partner.
Safe Zones on the Back
Safe areas for impact play: the fleshy upper back (avoiding the spine and shoulder blades directly), the buttocks (large muscle mass), and the upper thighs. Avoid: the lower back (kidneys), the tailbone, the back of the knees, and the spine itself.
Cross-Specific Safety
The restrained person cannot protect themselves from misaimed strikes. This increases the giving partner's responsibility to aim with precision and check in verbally throughout the scene.
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