Introduction
A control-focused drill that trains players to raise the marker, deliberately pause before allowing it to settle, and maintain alignment across the delayed sequence.
Key Points
- Improves control during delayed mechanical phases.
- Strengthens stability during extended alignment windows.
- Reduces premature settling and rushed positioning.
- Builds consistency across multi-phase sequences.
- Prepares players for timing-based mechanics.
Details
Players begin with the marker lowered. They raise it smoothly toward their visual reference point, then intentionally pause one to two inches short for a controlled hold. After the brief delay, they complete the motion and allow the marker to settle.
This forced pause trains players to control mid-transition mechanics rather than relying on momentum or habitual lifting speed.
The pause must remain stable. Any shaking or drifting indicates poor elbow sequencing or shoulder tension.
The drill strengthens precision during the transitional phase and forms the basis for drills involving timing, rhythm, and controlled mechanical sequencing.