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Associated sport: Taekwondo
Indoor-friendly: Yes
Pool-friendly: No

Game description

In pairs, a player practises blocking and evading while their partner executes strikes towards them.

What you need (setting up)

• A flat indoor or outdoor area free of obstacles.

What to do

• Players pair off and face each other.
• Each pair stands an arm’s length apart.
• Both players stand in the ‘ready’ stance.
• Player 1 moves forward into the forward stance and slowly performs a mid-section punch attempting to lightly touch the other player on the belly.
• Player 2 steps back and slowly blocks using a low section block.
• Repeat 3 times then swap roles.

Change it

• Use role models to demonstrate good technique.
• Add free sparring - both players move around executing strikes from a safe distance as well as blocking attacks.
• Slowly increase the speed of the actions.
• Change partners.

Safety

• Spar at a safe distance.
• When striking, players may only touch each other lightly.
• When blocking, players must do so gently.

Ask the players

• What is the most successful way to make a chest touch attempt?
  •What do you need to do to block your opponent?