If you play defense/counter, speed will have a different definition. I just worked on this with my student today.
- I have left side forward. My opponent has right side forward (mirror stance).
- I throw a left jab, my opponent uses right comb hair.
- I throw a right cross, my opponent uses left inside out block and then wrap my right punching arm.
- My opponent moves back by left stealing step, pushes his right hand on my neck, uses his right leg to spring my left leading leg.
In this case, my opponent's speed is to blend in with my speed. If he is slower than my speed, or faster than my speed, both won't work.
