Drill 1 of 5
Shell Defense Counter Drill
Absorb safely and counter through openings.
How to practice
- Partner blitzes with 3-5 punch bursts. Shell tight: elbows in, gloves high, chin down.
- Absorb the first shots on your arms while tracking their shoulders through your guard.
- As their burst fades, fire the counter cross or hook between their gloves.
- Learn the timing: counter on their third or fourth punch, when the blitz loses form.
- Finish live rounds where you score only on counters thrown before their burst ends.
Coaching cues
Stay balancedKeep guard/position safeMove with purposeReset cleanly
Common mistakes
- Rushing the drill
- Poor posture or guard
- No reset after the action
Video references
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