Introduction
A precision focused visual alignment drill that teaches players to track consistent vertical paths by moving the marker through a series of vertically stacked reference points with slow, controlled movement.
Key Points
- Improves vertical path stability.
- Strengthens fine motor control during upward and downward tracking.
- Reinforces consistent visual reference alignment.
- Reduces unintentional vertical drift.
- Builds foundational precision for advanced coordination drills.
Details
This drill focuses on vertical alignment discipline by moving the marker along a controlled upward and downward path. Players set three to five visual reference points in a straight vertical line such as marks on a wall spaced evenly apart.
Starting with the marker raised, players align to the lowest reference point, hold briefly to confirm stability, then move smoothly to the next point in the line.
The movement should be guided primarily by the shoulders and elbows, avoiding any sudden wrist driven adjustments. Each time the marker reaches a reference point, players pause to check that alignment matches previous repetitions.
After reaching the top reference point, players reverse the sequence and descend through each point, maintaining the same smooth, deliberate motion.
This drill increases consistency in upward and downward mechanical tracking and prepares players for more complex multi directional alignment challenges.