Purpose:
To introduce you to the point where your weight transfers from one limb to another
Note: this is subtle and can be quite nuanced to fully understand in action. It’s easy on the floor but nails on the wall. Patience will be key to mastering the click point
Where: on the floor
This is a warm up drill/floor exercise.
When: during the Warm Up
This is a floor based exercise that is ideal to incorporate into your warm up
The Drill:
Start with your feet shoulder width apart (or possibly a little wider)
- Slowly move your weight over your right foot but crucially, feel the point where you can lift your left leg without toppling
- Once you have the click point, lift your left foot off the floor, raising your toe, repeating four times
- Now move your weight over your left foot and repeat
REMEMBER: this is subtle and nuanced. Try and find the point where you can find stability for a period of time
VARIATION: same drill but instead of starting from a standing position on the floor, start from a hanging position from a bar
The Outcome: How do you know when it’s working?
Over time, you should find that you begin to develop a feel (or intrinsic feedback) for where your weight moves off one limb and into the other