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Pummeling at Drill Speed

Swap underhooks with a partner in a steady rhythm to learn inside position.

By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026

Set up

Face a partner of similar size, chest to chest, each with one underhook.

Core: Steady. Beat your own steadiest mirror.

Ages
14 and up
Time
12 min
Players
You and a partner
Space
Gym or court
Bring
Mat, partner
Level · skill
Advanced · Stance & Motion

The steps

How it works

  1. Face a partner of similar size, chest to chest, each with one underhook.
  2. Swim your outside arm inside as they do the same.
  3. Keep your hips in and your feet moving.
  4. Go 30 seconds, rest 30, for 6 rounds.

Coaching point

Swim inside, hips in.

Safety: Drill speed only, with a partner of similar size and age (within a few pounds; if there is none, use a dummy) and an adult watching. No slams and nothing around the neck. Skin check first: no partner work with a rash, sore or cold sore until a doctor clears it. Clean the mat before you start and shower after.

Make it fun

Play it, don't drill it

Game version

Stance mirror: a partner leads stance, motion and level changes and you copy, with no contact. Swap leaders every 30 seconds.

Challenge

Pick a level: Less (slow), Core (steady), More (the leader changes direction). Beat your own steadiest mirror.

Story

You are a reflection in a funhouse mirror.

My best

Beat your own count

Beat your own steadiest mirror. Only your own number counts: today against last time.

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