Description:
The students will test their ability gain distance in their momentum by kicking the pad, starting form 3-steps away.
Teaching SKILLZ: EXTRINSIC MOTIVATION
If the student misses the target or does not do the right number of steps, then the student must do five pushups.
Brain SKILLZ: VISUAL PROCESSING
This works on their ability to make sense of what they see as they must be able to understand distance and spot their target in order to complete the kick correctly.
Step 1
Divide the class into lines.
Step 2 – Setting Up the Drill
For each line, have an instructor stand 3 steps away holding a kicking pad.
Step 3 – Explain the Rules
You will jump kick the target starting 3-steps away from the instructor.
Bend your knees deeply to gain the proper momentum to hit the target.
Do this 3 times.
Your goal is to hit the target with the proper technique and power as you cover the distance to hit the pad.
Step 4
Continue until each student has at least two turns with both legs.