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The X-Factor

Drill Two
Put boxing gloves on. This drill has similarities to Drill One except that you have
three people move around you; one with focus pads, one with a kick shield and
one gloved up and wearing a head guard and gumshield. (Fig. 236)

The aim is for the focus pad and shield assistants to move around calling out
combination numbers to which you respond while the third assistant throws
simple combinations at you with reduced power. You must duck, slip, parry and
block before delivering your own combination.

Fig 236

Drill Three
This is the same as Drill Two except no one calls combination numbers, they
merely hold the focus pads or shield away from you and then suddenly snap
them up so that you have to respond instinctively with the combination that comes
to mind.

Drill Four
This is the same as Drill Two except that your assistants work closer in and you
can only use your elbows, knees, head and low roundhouse kicks to the thigh.
Note that throughout these drills we have used combinations not single blows.
You must not expect your first response to be up to the task and must be ready to
launch another shot or combination to complete your defence.
For a complete breakdown of power and speed acquisition I suggest you study
Chapter Seven in the first book in this series, Kick Boxing – A Framework for Success,
which takes you through the nuts and bolts of this area of training.

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