Skill: GRACEFULNESS
Drill: Time Attack
Equipment needed: A timer
Instructors needed: A few to monitor
Description: The students will practice having good GRACEFULNESS while going from Full mount into S-mount without running out of time.
Step 1
  • Divide your students into partners.  
Step 2
  • Spread each pair around the mat so that they all have their own space.  
Step 3 – Explain the rules:
  • One partner will go to Full mount.
  • The instructor will start a 30 second timer and the students must properly perform S-Mount before time is up.
  • The instructors can also call out those who are using incorrect technique and have them start over.
  • When finished, hold the position.
  • Once everyone has finished, switch roles and play again.
  • In further rounds, decrease the amount of time allotted.
Step 4 – Takeaways
  • Keep some weight on your partner.
  • Move quickly to move through all the steps.
  • Maintain a good base so that you are not falling over.
Step 5
  • Continue until each student has 4-8 turns.  
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