Drill 2 of 5
Check and Counter Drill
Build immediate counter habit after checking.
How to practice
- Check the partner's kick, then fire your counter the instant their leg retracts.
- Start with the counter cross, then add the return low kick at their post leg.
- Build the full chain: check, cross, return kick, angle out - one flowing motion.
- Partner throws kicks with light follow-up punches so your counter must respect their hands.
- Finish with rounds where you score only on sequences that start with a clean check.
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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