Footwork in randomly changing distance Situations that include randomly changing distance are the constant element of highly interactive environment in sports. The change may include random extension or shortening of the distance, as well as the change of movement direction/body positioning. In all these situations the effective reaction requires flawless timing of footwork. Ability to effectively adjust to random change…
How to Respond to Opponent’s Block & Counter (The Example of 2nd Tier “Response to Response” Drill) In general, when the opponent responds to punching attack using deflection block and counter attacks with punching, they expose themselves by creating space between their blocking and counter attacking movements. To minimize the risk, the length of deflecting action (and its’ kime) should…