Skill: Cadency
Drill: Propeller
Equipment needed: Bo / Student
Instructors needed: Several to coach
Description: The students will challenge their CADENCY within their bo manipulations.
Step 1
  • Divide your class into even lines.  
Step 2 – Explain the Rules:
  • The 1st person in each line will race to get in as many reps of the propeller spin as they can within 60 seconds.
  • Reps count as the second hand touches the bo (touch/touch).
  • If you drop, you can pick your bo up and restart, but your count begins back from 1.
  • At the end of time, the student with the most consecutive reps will be the winner.
Step 3 – Takeaways:
  • Grab appropriately (thumb down/thumb & index), this is not a hand roll.
  • Grab off center to keep the bo balanced.
  • Rely on feel, not sight.
Step 4
  • Continue for at least 2 rounds.  
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