Skill: CONCENTRATION
Drill: Sturdy Stance
Equipment needed: None
Instructors needed: 1 per line
Description: In this drill, we will work on developing our CONCENTRATION by paying attention to our stances and foot placement while being challenged to stand strong.
Teaching SKILLZ: Modeling
The instructor demonstrates proper stance (wide feet, bent knees, toes forward) so students can visually copy and adjust their own stance through observation.
Brain SKILLZ: Response Inhibition
Students practice controlling their body and resisting the impulse to step out or lose balance when nudged, staying focused and steady.
Step 1
Divide your students into lines
Step 2 – Setting up the Drill
Have 1 instructor for each line
Step 3 – Explain the Rules
  • First, decide which stance you will be working on.
  • During this time the instructor will slightly nudge them in different directions.
  • If you adjust your foot or fall, then you are out.
  • The goal is to execute your stance without falling or moving to much.
Step 4 – Takeaways
  • Wide Feet! Remember to have proper foot placement for each stance.
  • Bend My Knees!
  • Toes! Pointing forward.
Step 5
  • Continue until everyone has 2-3 turns.
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