Skill: RHYTHM
Drill: Pass by Beat
Equipment needed: Metronome Beat
Instructors needed: A few to monitor
Description: The students will practice having good RHYTHM by learning to slow down and concentrate on pacing themselves to pass the guard.
Step 1
  • Divide your students into partners.  
Step 2 – Explain the rules:
  • The instructor will explain and demonstrate how to pass the guard.
  • Then the students will match move for move with the beat to pass the guard.
  • If you miss a beat, your partner will then cut you off and get a chance to perform the pass to the beat.
  • If you can complete your technique switch roles.
  • Continue until the instructor stops the beat.
  • Speed the beat up in future rounds.
Step 3 – Takeaways
  • Keep a good base so you do not fall over.
  • Do not fight with your partner.
  • Switch roles quickly if you miss a beat or finish your move.
Step 4
  • Continue for a total of 2 – 4 min.
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