Skill: Cadency
Drill: Slap Happy
Equipment needed: 4 clapper pads/Line; Bo/Student
Instructors needed: 1 / Line
Description: The students will challenge their CADENCY by maintaining an even striking pace while hitting their targets, trying to be the first to finish.
Step 1
  • Divide your class into even lines.  
Step 2 – Explain the Rules:
  • The 1st student in each line will stand in front of the instructor.
  • When the instructor says “go”, the students will race to be the 1st to complete (10) 4-count strikes.
  • The students must maintain an even pace.
  • If they break their pace, they must start over from 1.
  • The first to finish will be the winner.
Step 3 – Takeaways:
  • Check your hand positioning before you start.
  • Breathe with each strike to help you maintain the beat.
  • Go at a pace that you are confident with.
Step 4
  • Continue for at least 2 rounds.  
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