Description:
The students will work on their explosive speed by competing in this relay race where they run to several pads and perform back falls..
Teaching SKILLZ:
TRICKERY – The instructor can say things like “ghost” and “gogurt” in order to try and trick the students. This will enhance their auditory processing skills as they have to listen for the whole word, and not just the sounds in the word.
Brain SKILLZ:
LONG TERM MEMORY – The student must remember how to do a proper back fall. This works on their ability to recall and apply things that are previously learned. Completing the back fall works on their episodic long term memory, as it is something that they remember doing.
Step 1
Divide your students into lines
Step 2 – Setting Up the Drill:
For each line you will need two kicking shields, one set halfway down the mat, the other at the end of the mat.
Step 3 – Explain the Rules:
When the instructor says “go” you will run to the first pad.
Stand on the pad then squat down and roll backwards performing a back fall.
If the falling technique was correct then continue to the final pad.
If the technique was incorrect, repeat the fall before continuing on.
Once you perform the final fall, run and tag the next person in line.