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bloodwood
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I have noticed for some time now the tendency for people to misuse umbrella and slant blocks. This occurs a lot during solo baston semi sparing and in block, check, counter-counter drills as well as in sparing using equipment.
Here's what I've noticed.
After using an umbrella block on a #12 strike and countering with a #1 strike
or
After block, check and counter with a #1 strike of your opponents #2 strike
When another #12 strike is done following either of these applications many people try to do another standard umbrella block rather than do a right to left slant block or reverse umbrella block. In the time it takes to bring your stick back into position to do another umbrella block you get hit. I have noticed this in many students from different areas of the country and from different backgrounds and ability. I have broken my students of this habit but it took some time and many repeated drills.
Is this just a comfort thing or was the umbrella block over used because it was easier? If anyone has noticed this or can think of some reasons for it's occurrence I'd like to hear your opinions.
:idunno:
Here's what I've noticed.
After using an umbrella block on a #12 strike and countering with a #1 strike
or
After block, check and counter with a #1 strike of your opponents #2 strike
When another #12 strike is done following either of these applications many people try to do another standard umbrella block rather than do a right to left slant block or reverse umbrella block. In the time it takes to bring your stick back into position to do another umbrella block you get hit. I have noticed this in many students from different areas of the country and from different backgrounds and ability. I have broken my students of this habit but it took some time and many repeated drills.
Is this just a comfort thing or was the umbrella block over used because it was easier? If anyone has noticed this or can think of some reasons for it's occurrence I'd like to hear your opinions.
:idunno: