Description:
The students will test their DEXTERITY with their feet in this drill by pointing and flexing their foot while doing front kicks.
Teaching SKILLZ: Trickery
challenge students’ listening skills by occasionally calling the wrong word or using a silly sound to test if they’re truly paying attention before kicking.
Brain SKILLZ: Response Inhibition
students must resist the impulse to kick automatically and instead pause just enough to make sure their foot position matches the instructor’s actual command.
Step 1
Divide the class into lines.
Step 2 – Setup the Drill
Place instructors where they can get a good view of the kicks since they happen fast.
Step 3 – Explain the Rules:
The instructor will call either “point” or “flex”.
The first student that performs the proper type of foot position in their kick wins.
If there are multiple students who do very well, have them compete against one another.
Step 4 – Takeaways
When pointing your foot, make sure your ankle is straight.