Skill: Technique
Drill: Hit the Dot
Equipment needed: One wave bag with spot dot per line
Instructors needed: 1 per Line
Description: The students will build technique in their sidekick by practicing hitting the dot on the wave master with their heel.
Teaching SKILLZ:
EXTRINSIC MOTIVATION – If the student is able to hit the dot five times in a row with the correct part of their foot, the instructor will do five pushups.
Brain SKILLZ:
VISUAL PROCESSING – The student must be able to see the spot on the pad, and kick the spot with their heel. This works on their ability to participate in visual activities, as they have to look where the dot is, and make sure the only part of their foot that touches that spot is their heel.
Step 1
Divide the students into lines.
Step 2 – Setting Up the Drill:
For each line you will need a wave master with a dot on it.
Step 3 – Explain the Rules:
  • You are going to begin with your back facing the bag.
  • You will turn and sidekick the bag five times, hitting the dot with your heel.
  • Your goal is to hit the dot with your heel on every kick.
Step 4 – Takeaways:
  • Chamber your knee to your shoulder.
  • Point your heel at the dot.
  • Take your time and kick.
Step 5
  • Continue until each student has at least three turns.
 
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