Speed & agility · Reaction · Beginner · ~3 min

Partner-pointing reaction

Reacting to a visual cue rather than a planned pattern is closer to a real rally.

▶ Partner Point Reaction Drill — Body Art Athletics (YouTube)

Starting position

Ready position facing a partner 3–4 m away.

How to do it

1. Partner points left, right, forward or back.
2. Split step as the hand moves, then take 2–3 steps in that direction.
3. Recover to the start. Partner varies the timing.

Technique cues

• Split as they move
• First step toward the point

Common mistakes

• Guessing early
• Flat-footed

Easier

Partner calls out loud as well as pointing.

Harder

Partner points with a fake first, or uses opposite rules (move the other way).

Safety

• Stop if you feel sharp pain, dizziness, chest pain or unusual breathlessness.

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