Introduction
A conditioning drill that strengthens shoulder alignment by maintaining level, balanced positioning during extended marker holds and controlled micro adjustments.
Key Points
- Builds shoulder endurance for extended holds.
- Reinforces level, balanced shoulder alignment.
- Improves consistency across prolonged repetitions.
- Reduces fatigue induced posture collapse.
- Supports all marker handling and stability drills.
Details
This drill focuses on strengthening shoulder alignment under mild, sustained load. Players raise the marker to a ready position and hold it for timed intervals, starting with 20–30 seconds and gradually increasing duration.
During the hold, players must keep both shoulders level and avoid drifting or compensating with one side. Many new players unintentionally lift their dominant shoulder, causing long term instability.
Every few seconds, players perform a small micro check: a gentle upward, downward, left, or right correction made slowly and deliberately. These micro movements prevent the shoulders from locking into tense or uneven positions.
The drill ends with a slow lowering of the marker to avoid abrupt relaxation. This builds endurance and promotes consistent shoulder mechanics critical for advanced mechanical training.