Introduction
A mechanical control drill that teaches players to vary movement speed deliberately slow, medium, slow while maintaining stability and alignment through each pacing shift.
Key Points
- Builds control during variable-speed transitions.
- Reduces instability caused by sudden acceleration.
- Improves timing awareness and pacing discipline.
- Strengthens stability under shifting motion rates.
- Prepares players for dynamic real-field movement.
Details
Players choose a controlled path such as lifting the marker, tracking across a line, or shifting posture and perform it in three pacing phases: very slow, moderate, and returning to slow.
Each phase should be smooth, with no abrupt mechanical jumps. Sudden acceleration often reveals weaknesses in elbow stability or shoulder sequencing.
The return to slow speed at the end reinforces mechanical discipline and prevents players from relying on momentum.
This drill is critical for simulating gameplay where movement speed varies due to pressure, bunker shape, or tactical timing.