1
Torso Turn & Hold Drill
Focus
Hip and Shoulder Separation
Execution
From your stance, stride forward. As you plant your front foot, consciously keep your front shoulder and hands back, creating a stretch across your torso. Hold for 2 seconds before swinging. This exaggerates the feeling of separation.
2
Step-Back Separation Drill
Focus
Kinetic Sequencing and Separation
Execution
Start with feet together. Step back with your rear foot into your loaded position, then immediately stride forward to swing. This promotes a dynamic coiling of the hips against the upper body, improving separation.
3
Front Arm Bar Drill
Focus
Maintaining Torso Stretch
Execution
Take swings while holding a light bat or PVC pipe across your chest with your front arm. This forces you to keep your torso closed longer as your hips begin to rotate, reinforcing separation.