Evasion and reaction training

If you look at old Muhammad Ali fights one thing you will notice is that his reaction and evasion to punches is probably the best ever witnessed in the ring. Being lightning fast I'm sure his opponents would get frustrated not been able to hit him. Reaction and evasion technique is something that every fighter MUST have. I have developed a way of training this which requires nothing more than a sheet of paper. Its called the paper drop drill. Starting from a normal standing position, hold the sheet of paper as high as you can then let it drop, then quickly assume your natural fighting stance as the paper drops down above your head. Being so light in weight the paper will sway from side to side through the air, and the objective is to use movement, side stepping, bobbing, weaving and slipping, to not let the paper touch any part of your body. When the paper drops to about chest level, flick it up again and let it drop. Also, when flicked back up, you may push it away from you, so move closer to it and keep alert not allowing it to touch you. You must always stay within a foot of the paper. When it drops on the floor (and it will) pick it up and start again. After a few weeks of this your footwork will improve, your stamina will increase and your reactions and evasions will fly through the roof. Its very frustrating at the start because the paper will constantly swing into you, but keep working it. A video of this shall be posted soon!

Marks

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